Maryland Public Schools Show Gains in 2026 Report Card, Accountability System to be Redesigned

The Maryland State Department of Education's 2026 School Report Card indicates that nearly 89% of public schools earned at least three stars, an increase from 86% in 2025. Half of Maryland public schools achieved four or five stars, up from 43% last year. This is the final report under the current star-rating framework before the state redesigns its school accountability system.