For the 2024 school year, there are 167 public elementary schools serving 90,979 students in Prince George's County, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prince George's County, MD are Glenarden Woods Elementary School, Heather Hills Elementary School and Dora Kennedy French Immersion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prince George's County, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 32% statewide average). Elementary schools in Prince George's County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Prince George's County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenarden Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7801 Glenarden Pkwy
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 925-1300
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 925-1300
Grades: 2-5
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Dora Kennedy French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8950 Edmonston Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 918-8660
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 918-8660
Grades: K-8
| 658 students
Rank: #44.
Robert Goddard Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9850 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Grades: PK-8
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14800 Sweitzer Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 350-6051
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 350-6051
Grades: K-12
| 1,690 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3901 Woodhaven Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-1000
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-1000
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #88.
Capitol Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Suffolk Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #99.
College Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5751 Rivertech Ct
Riverdale, MD 20737
(240) 696-3206
Riverdale, MD 20737
(240) 696-3206
Grades: 6-12
| 677 students
Rank: #1010.
Kenmoor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Kenmoor Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2300
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
Rank: #1111.
Benjamin Tasker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4901 Collington Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2660
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2660
Grades: 6-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #1212.
Accokeek Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14400 Berry Rd
Accokeek, MD 20607
(301) 203-3200
Accokeek, MD 20607
(301) 203-3200
Grades: K-8
| 1,609 students
Rank: #1313.
Benjamin D. Foulois Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4601 Beauford Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Baden Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13601 Baden-westwood Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1188
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1188
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 Prince Pl
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 499-3373
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 499-3373
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1616.
Samuel Ogle Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4111 Chelmont Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2641
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2641
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1717.
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9822 Fallard Ct
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250
Grades: K-12
| 1,395 students
Rank: #1818.
Greenbelt Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
66 Ridge Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5911
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5911
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1919.
Greenbelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Breezewood Dr
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5040
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,387 students
Rank: #2020.
Thomas G. Pullen School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Brightseat Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8160
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8160
Grades: K-8
| 722 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Longfields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Newkirk Ave
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Mattaponi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11701 Duley Station Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2442
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2442
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Danby Ave
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4350
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Yorktown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Race Track Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6610
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6610
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #2626.
Walker Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Karen Blvd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4055
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4055
Grades: 6-8
| 723 students
Rank: #2727.
Bond Mill Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16001 Sherwood Ave
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3600
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3600
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2828.
Imagine Foundations At Leeland Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14111 Oak Grove Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 383-1899
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 383-1899
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #2929.
Maya Angelou French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Callaway St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3950
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3950
Grades: K-8
| 438 students
Rank: #3030.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8400 Nightingale Dr
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8770
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8770
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #3131.
Vansville Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6813 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #3232.
Imagine Andrews Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4701 San Antonio Blvd
Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762
(301) 350-6002
Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762
(301) 350-6002
Grades: K-8
| 409 students
Rank: #3333.
John Hanson Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6360 Oxon Hill Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4052
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4052
Grades: PK-8
| 511 students
Rank: #3434.
Woodmore Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Woodmore Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0239
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0239
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #3535.
Kettering Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 Herrington Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-4060
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 932 students
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Prince George's County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3500 Regency Pky
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
Grades: 7-8
| 641 students
4601 Beauford Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
6201 Surrey Square Ln
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0314
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0314
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Bladensburg Evening/saturday High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4200 57th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 887-6700
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 887-6700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6151 Chevy Chase Dr
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 573-7240
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 573-7240
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Crossland Evening/saturday High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6901 Temple Hill Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-4994
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-4994
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2001 Shadyside Ave
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 17 students
Forestville High School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
7001 Beltz Drive
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0400
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
2000 Callaway St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3950
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3950
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Gray's Creek Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Grades: K
| 52 students
Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
14600 Berry Rd
Accokeek, MD 20607
(301) 203-1140
Accokeek, MD 20607
(301) 203-1140
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Incarcerated Youth Center (Jacs) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
13400 Dille Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Jessie B. Mason Special Center (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
2720 Iverson St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3810
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1400 Nalley Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
4400 Shell St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Lyndon Hill Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
6181 Central Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Grades: PK
| 294 students
7910 Scott Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
4815 Dalton Street
Camp Springs, MD 20478
(301) 552-0164
Camp Springs, MD 20478
(301) 552-0164
Grades: 1-8
| 287 students
4815 Dalton St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3820
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3820
Grades: PK-6
| 298 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
Oakcrest Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
1616 Owens Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 702-3860
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 702-3860
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
601 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 621-6015
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 621-6015
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rica-southern Md (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
9400 Surratts Rd
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-1840
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-1840
Grades: n/a
| 87 students
6311 Randolph Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0535
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0535
Grades: PK-6
| 206 students
Tanglewood Regional Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
2001 Addison Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7050
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7050
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Prince George's County, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prince George's County, MD include Glenarden Woods Elementary School, Heather Hills Elementary School and Dora Kennedy French Immersion.
How many public elementary schools are located in Prince George's County, MD?
167 public elementary schools are located in Prince George's County, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Prince George's County, MD?
Prince George's County, MD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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