For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,580 students in 20705, MD (there are 4 private schools, serving 444 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 20705, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20705, MD are Vansville Elementary School, Beltsville Academy and High Point High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20705 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20705, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20705, MD Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vansville Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6813 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Beltsville Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Wicomico Ave
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Gr: PK-8 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
High Point High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-6400
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,960 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4545 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0650
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0650
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Calverton Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Beltsville Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0640
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0640
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
James E. Duckworth
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11201 Evans Trl
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Frances R Fuchs E C C
Special Education School
11011 Cherry Hill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0600
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0600
Gr: PK | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20705, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20705, MD include Vansville Elementary School, Beltsville Academy and High Point High School.
How many public schools are located in 20705?
7 public schools are located in 20705.
What percentage of students in 20705 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 20705 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20705?
20705 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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