For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,458 students in Brandywine, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brandywine, MD are Baden Elementary School, Brandywine Elementary School and Gwynn Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brandywine, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brandywine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brandywine, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Brandywine Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0100
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0100
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Gwynn Park Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Dyson Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0120
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
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1185
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Brandywine, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brandywine, MD include Baden Elementary School, Brandywine Elementary School and Gwynn Park Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brandywine?
4 public elementary schools are located in Brandywine.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandywine?
Brandywine public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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