Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) provides a challenging and rewarding educational experience for every child. Located on the magnificent Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel County is near the cities of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and is home to the state capital, Annapolis, which has a rich historical past. The AACPS school system is the 5th largest in Maryland, and among the 50 largest school systems in the country.