For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,405 students in Brandywine, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 34 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Brandywine, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Brandywine, MD are Baden Elementary School, Brandywine Elementary School and Gwynn Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brandywine, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Brandywine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Brandywine, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baden Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13601 Baden-westwood Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1188
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1188
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Brandywine Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0100
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0100
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Gwynn Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13800 Brandywine Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0140
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0140
Grades: 9-12
| 1,035 students
Rank: #44.
Gwynn Park Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Dyson Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0120
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0120
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: n/an/a
William Schmidt Environmental Center
Alternative School
18501 Aquasco Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1185
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1185
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brandywine, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Brandywine, MD include Baden Elementary School, Brandywine Elementary School and Gwynn Park High School.
How many public schools are located in Brandywine, MD?
5 public schools are located in Brandywine, MD.
What percentage of students in Brandywine, MD go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Brandywine, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brandywine, MD?
Brandywine, MD public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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