For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,289 students in 20716, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 35 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 20716, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20716, MD are Heather Hills Elementary School, Pointer Ridge Elementary School and C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20716 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 20716, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 20716, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heather Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12605 Heming Ln
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 805-2730
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 805-2730
Grades: 2-5
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Pointer Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Parkington Ln
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0220
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0220
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15542 Peach Walker Dr
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
Grades: K-12
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Northview Dr
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 218-1520
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 218-1520
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20716, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20716, MD include Heather Hills Elementary School, Pointer Ridge Elementary School and C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional Center.
How many public schools are located in 20716, MD?
4 public schools are located in 20716, MD.
What percentage of students in 20716, MD go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 20716, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20716, MD?
20716, MD public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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