For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,940 students in 20721, MD (there are 3 private schools, serving 230 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 20721, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20721, MD are Kingsford Elementary School, Lake Arbor Elementary School and Ernest Everett Just Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20721 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20721, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20721, MD Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingsford Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Enterprise Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0260
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0260
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lake Arbor Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10205 Lake Arbor Way
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 808-5940
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 808-5940
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Ernest Everett Just Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Campus Way N
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 808-4040
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 808-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Tall Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0230
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0230
Gr: 11-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Annapolis Road Academy
Alternative School
2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Gr: 9-10 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20721, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20721, MD include Kingsford Elementary School, Lake Arbor Elementary School and Ernest Everett Just Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20721?
5 public schools are located in 20721.
What percentage of students in 20721 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 20721 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20721?
20721 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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