For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,477 students in 20715, MD (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,281 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 20715, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20715, MD are Bowie High School, Whitehall Elementary School and Benjamin Tasker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20715 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 20715, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 20715, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowie High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15200 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2600
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,379 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Tulip Grove Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2909 Trainor Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2680
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2680
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #77.
Rockledge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Laurel Bowie Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2720
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #88.
Kenilworth Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12520 Kembridge Dr
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6600
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6600
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
12711 Milan Way
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2740
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2740
Grades: PK
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20715, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20715, MD include Bowie High School, Whitehall Elementary School and Benjamin Tasker Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20715, MD?
9 public schools are located in 20715, MD.
What percentage of students in 20715, MD go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 20715, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20715, MD?
20715, MD public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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