For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,768 students in 20782, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 334 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 20782, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20782, MD are University Park Elementary School, Northwestern High School and Cesar Chavez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20782 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 20782, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 20782, MD Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Park Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4315 Underwood St
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern High School
Magnet School
Math: 15% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7000 Adelphi Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1820
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 2,219 students
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6609 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-5694
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-5694
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Nicholas Orem Middle School
Math: 4% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Editors Park Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-0840
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-0840
Grades: 6-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #55.
Chillum Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Chillum Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-0825
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-0825
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Rosa L. Parks Elementary School
Math: 2% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6111 Ager Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 445-8090
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 445-8090
Grades: PK-6
| 620 students
Rank: #77.
Edward M. Felegy Es
Math: 3% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6110 Editors Park Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 386-1610
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 386-1610
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
20782, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwestern Evening/saturday High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7000 Adelphi Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1460
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1460
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20782, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20782, MD include University Park Elementary School, Northwestern High School and Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20782, MD?
7 public schools are located in 20782, MD.
What percentage of students in 20782, MD go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 20782, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20782, MD?
20782, MD public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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