
Providing convenient and high quality educational opportunities at all levels is an important feature in Caroline County. Outstanding public and private schools, offering curriculum from pre-school through undergraduate studies, dot the landscape of the county—ensuring every resident has the opportunity to take advantage of first-class learning possibilities.
CAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Approximately 5,650 students are enrolled within the 10 facilities that make up Caroline County Public Schools. Five elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools comprise the traditional facilities in the district. CCPS also operates the Caroline Career and Technology Center, a facility providing an extensive listing of post-secondary academic and technical courses for high school students. Programs of study include agribusiness, automotive technology, industrial technology, health, IMS, childcare, construction and design, cosmetology, culinary arts and horticulture.
Greensboro Elementary
625 Main Street, Greensboro
(410) 482-6251
672 students
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Ridgley Elementary
118 N. Central Avenue, Ridgley
(410) 634-2105
524 students
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Denton Elementary
303 Sharp Road, Denton
(410) 479-1660
635 students
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Preston Elementary
225 Main Street, Preston
(410) 673-2552
418 students
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Federalsburg Elementary
Located at the intersection of University and Academy Avenues, Federalsburg
(410) 754-5504
462 students
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Lockerman Middle
410 Lockerman Street, Denton
(410) 479-2760
781 students
6th-8th Grades
Colonel Richardson Middle
25390 Richardson Road, Federalsburg
(410) 754-9922
415 students
6th-9th Grades
North Caroline High
10990 River Road, Ridgley
(410) 479-2332
1,168 students
9th-12th Grades
Colonel Richardson High
25320 Richardson Road, Federalsburg
(410) 754-5575
576 students
9th-12th Grades
Caroline Career and Technology Center
10855 Central Avenue, Ridgley
(410) 479-0100
Serving 9th-12th Grades
HIGHER EDUCATION: CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE
Founded in 1965, Chesapeake College stands as one of the region’s leading community colleges. The higher learning institution offers more than 60 academic programs that lead to a two-year Associate’s degree, plus a number of one-year certificates and letters of recognition. In addition to the main college campus in Wye Mills, Chesapeake College operates campuses in Cambridge and Easton, along with a number of off-campus satellite locations in the Caroline County area. Online learning is further option for those needing that extra flexibility.