For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,951 students in 20602, MD (there are 4 private schools, serving 258 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 20602, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20602, MD are St. Charles High School, Benjamin Stoddert Middle School and Mary B. Neal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20602 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 20602, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 20602, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Charles High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5305 Piney Church Rd
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 753-2090
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 753-2090
Grades: 9-12
| 1,498 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Saint Thomas Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1334
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1334
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #33.
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12105 St. George's Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 University Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Arthur Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Copley Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #66.
Eva Turner Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bannister Cir
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #77.
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Stone Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20602, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20602, MD include St. Charles High School, Benjamin Stoddert Middle School and Mary B. Neal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20602, MD?
7 public schools are located in 20602, MD.
What percentage of students in 20602, MD go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 20602, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20602, MD?
20602, 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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