For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,496 students in 20705, MD (there are 4 private schools, serving 464 private students). 93% 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 High Point High School, Vansville Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle 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 8% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 20705, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 66% (majority Black).
Best 20705, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Point High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3601 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-6400
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,627 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4545 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0650
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0650
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #44.
Beltsville Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Wicomico Ave
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Grades: PK-8
| 1,132 students
Rank: #55.
James E. Duckworth Regional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11201 Evans Trl
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #66.
Calverton Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Beltsville Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0640
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0640
Grades: PK-5
| 806 students
Rank: n/an/a
Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
11011 Cherry Hill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0600
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0600
Grades: PK
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20705, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20705, MD include High Point High School, Vansville Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20705, MD?
7 public schools are located in 20705, MD.
What percentage of students in 20705, MD go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 20705, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20705, MD?
20705, MD public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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