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Ocean Pines CDP, MD

ZIP 21811 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 21811

K-12 nearby
15
Public
12
Private
3
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 21811 (Ocean Pines, MD) is associated with Worcester County Public Schools (LEA 2400720) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 15 K-12 schools (12 public, 3 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.0 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Wor-Wic Community College about 15.8 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Worcester County Public Schools
LEA ID
2400720
Private school share (ACS)
0.3%

Colleges & universities (30)

  • Wor-Wic Community College15.8 miles (25.4 km)2yr-public
  • Salisbury University21.1 miles (34.0 km)4yr-public
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore26.6 miles (42.9 km)4yr-public
  • Eastern Shore Community College55.2 miles (88.9 km)2yr-public
  • Delaware State University62.5 miles (100.6 km)4yr-public
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Terry63.5 miles (102.2 km)4yr-public
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Central Office63.7 miles (102.5 km)4yr-public
  • Chesapeake College64.1 miles (103.1 km)2yr-public
  • St. Mary's College of Maryland66.5 miles (107.0 km)4yr-public
  • Washington College77.2 miles (124.2 km)4yr-private
  • Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus78.0 miles (125.5 km)2yr-public
  • United States Naval Academy82.2 miles (132.2 km)4yr-public
Show all 30 colleges & universities
  • St. John's College82.6 miles (133.0 km)4yr-private
  • Atlantic Cape Community College84.1 miles (135.3 km)2yr-public
  • Anne Arundel Community College86.2 miles (138.7 km)2yr-public
  • Stockton University89.0 miles (143.3 km)4yr-public
  • Rappahannock Community College92.7 miles (149.2 km)2yr-public
  • Prince George's Community College95.3 miles (153.4 km)2yr-public
  • Rowan University96.2 miles (154.8 km)4yr-public
  • Bowie State University96.2 miles (154.9 km)4yr-public
  • Wilmington University96.3 miles (154.9 km)4yr-private
  • Salem Community College96.3 miles (155.0 km)2yr-public
  • University of Maryland Global Campus97.1 miles (156.3 km)4yr-public
  • University of Delaware98.3 miles (158.2 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Maryland98.4 miles (158.3 km)4yr-private
  • College of Southern Maryland98.4 miles (158.4 km)2yr-public
  • Community College of Baltimore County98.7 miles (158.8 km)2yr-public
  • Fortis College-Landover99.1 miles (159.5 km)2yr-private
  • Cecil College99.7 miles (160.4 km)2yr-public
  • Delaware College of Art and Design99.9 miles (160.8 km)2yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
Buckingham Elementarypublic——0.3 miles (0.5 km)
WORCESTER PREPARATORY SCHOOLprivate——0.4 miles (0.6 km)
Berlin Intermediatepublic——0.9 miles (1.4 km)
Stephen Decatur Middlepublic——2.0 miles (3.2 km)
Stephen Decatur Highpublic——2.1 miles (3.4 km)
Showell Elementarypublic——5.1 miles (8.3 km)
MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——5.2 miles (8.3 km)
SEASIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——6.0 miles (9.7 km)
Ocean City Elementarypublic——6.2 miles (10.0 km)
Willards Elementarypublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
Worcester Technical High Schoolpublic——9.6 miles (15.5 km)
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary Schoolpublic——9.8 miles (15.9 km)
Indian River Intensive Learning Centerpublic——9.9 miles (15.9 km)
Southern Delaware School of the Artspublic——9.9 miles (15.9 km)
Selbyville Middle Schoolpublic——9.9 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 21811

What school district is ZIP code 21811 in?
ZIP 21811 (Ocean Pines, MD) maps to Worcester County Public Schools (LEA ID 2400720) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 21811?
US5 lists 15 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 12 public and 3 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 21811 attend private school?
About 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 21811 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher36.1%
High school27.2%
Less than HS6.0%
School districtWorcester County Public Schools