PRESS RELEASE

LAUREL, Md. – The Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) is celebrating outstanding recognition across its network of public charter schools following the release of the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Schools rankings.

From elementary classrooms to high school graduation, CLF schools continue to earn recognition for academic achievement and educational excellence across Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties.

The newly released 2027 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings place all three CLF elementary schools among Maryland's top six charter elementary schools and all three CLF middle schools among the state's top eight charter middle schools. CLF's high schools also earned strong statewide and national placements in the 2026–2027 Best High Schools rankings.

Among this year's standout achievements:

• CMIT North Elementary earned the No. 1 ranking among all Maryland charter elementary schools.

• Chesapeake Science Point Middle School ranked No. 1 in Anne Arundel County and No. 7 among all Maryland middle schools.

• Chesapeake Science Point High School ranked No. 16 statewide and No. 658 nationally, demonstrating its continued standing among Maryland's leading public high schools.

These achievements reflect the dedication of CLF's educators, the determination of its students, and the continued support of families and school communities.

Chesapeake Math & IT Public Charter (CMIT North):

• #1 among Maryland charter elementary schools
• #5 among Prince George’s County Public Schools elementary schools
• #83 among all Maryland elementary schools

Chesapeake Science Point (CSP)

• #3 among Maryland charter elementary schools
• #13 among Anne Arundel County Public Schools elementary schools
• #182 among all Maryland elementary schools

Chesapeake Math & IT Public Charter (CMIT South)

• #6 among Maryland charter elementary schools
• #28 among Prince George’s County Public Schools elementary schools
• #382 among all Maryland elementary schools

Chesapeake Science Point (CSP)

• #1 among Anne Arundel County Public Schools middle schools
• #2 among Maryland charter middle schools
• #7 among all Maryland middle schools

Chesapeake Math & IT Public Charter (CMIT South)

• #6 among Prince George’s County Public Schools middle schools
• #7 among Maryland charter middle schools
• #38 among all Maryland middle schools

Chesapeake Math & IT Public Charter (CMIT North)

• #8 among Maryland charter middle schools
• #9 among Prince George’s County Public Schools middle schools
• #55 among all Maryland middle schools

Chesapeake Science Point (CSP)

• #2 among Anne Arundel County Public Schools high schools
• #16 among Maryland high schools
• #10 among Baltimore-area high schools
• #658 in the national rankings
• #132 among charter high schools nationwide

• #4 among Prince George’s County Public Schools high schools
• #67 among Maryland high schools
• #73 among Washington, DC-area high schools
• #3,334 in the national rankings
• #492 among charter high schools nationwide

Chesapeake Math & IT Public Charter (CMIT South)

• #5 among Prince George’s County Public Schools high schools
• #69 among Maryland high schools
• #76 among Washington, DC-area high schools
• #3,458 in the national rankings
• #510 among charter high schools nationwide

These rankings are a proud moment for the entire Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation community.

Across its schools, CLF remains committed to providing students with rigorous academic instruction, meaningful STEM experiences, and opportunities to develop the knowledge, creativity, and skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.

While each school brings its own strengths and accomplishments, they share a common mission: to empower students, support educators, and prepare the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders.

CLF celebrates the students, teachers, school leaders, staff, and families whose dedication makes these accomplishments possible. Together, they continue to demonstrate what can be achieved through a shared commitment to high expectations, educational opportunity, and student success.

The 2027 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings, released October 20, 2026, evaluate public schools using state assessment performance in mathematics and reading, while also accounting for student demographic characteristics.

The 2026–2027 Best High Schools rankings, released in August 2026, consider factors including state assessment results, graduation rates, college readiness, and participation and performance in college-level coursework.

These rankings provide one measure of school achievement and offer families additional information when exploring public education options.

About Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation

The Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) is a nonprofit public charter school operator serving students and families in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, Maryland. Through its network of STEM-focused public charter schools, CLF is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and preparing students for success in college, careers, and beyond.