Calvert County offers an outstanding public school system, which operates 12 elementary schools, 6 middle schools and 4 high schools. A comprehensive curriculum combining basic subjects, advanced studies and a fundamental understanding of how technology interfaces in both personal and professional lives of students helps prepare them for future success.

As part of the public school system, the Calvert Career Center in Prince Frederick, serves students throughout the County, providing course work in automotive mechanics, carpentry, data processing, drafting, electronics, food services, health occupations, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics, masonry, printing and graphic arts, and cooperative business education.