Best 20613 Maryland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,605 students in 20613, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 34 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 20613, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20613, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 20613 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20613, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best 20613, MD Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13601 Baden-westwood Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1188
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14101 Brandywine Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0100
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Gwynn Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13800 Brandywine Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Gwynn Park Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Dyson Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0120
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
William Schmidt Environmental Center
Alternative School
18501 Aquasco Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1185
Gr: K-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 20613, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20613, MD include Baden Elementary School, Brandywine Elementary School and Gwynn Park High School.
How many public schools are located in 20613?
5 public schools are located in 20613.
What percentage of students in 20613 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 20613 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20613?
20613 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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