For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,344 students in 20866, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 20866, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20866, MD are Burtonsville Elementary School, Paint Branch High School and Benjamin Banneker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20866 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20866, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 20866, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burtonsville Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15516 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(240) 740-5700
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(240) 740-5700
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Paint Branch High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14121 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(301) 388-9900
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(301) 388-9900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Banneker Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14800 Perrywood Dr
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(240) 740-6250
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(240) 740-6250
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20866, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20866, MD include Burtonsville Elementary School, Paint Branch High School and Benjamin Banneker Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20866?
3 public schools are located in 20866.
What percentage of students in 20866 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 20866 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20866?
20866 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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