Top 5 Best 20743 Maryland Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,653 students in 20743, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20743, MD are Capitol Heights Elementary School, Walker Mill Middle School and Carmody Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20743 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 32% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20743, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).

Best 20743, MD Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capitol Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Suffolk Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Walker Mill Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Karen Blvd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4055
Grades: 6-8
| 723 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Carmody Hills Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Jadeleaf Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-8180
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Brooke Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0480
Grades: PK-6
| 222 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Robert R. Gray Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4949 Addison Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 636-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #66.
William W. Hall Academy
Math: 3% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 Marlboro Pk
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-2933
Grades: PK-8
| 541 students
Rank: #77.
Seat Pleasant Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6411 G St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 925-2330
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #88.
John H. Bayne Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7010 Walker Mill Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 499-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #99.
Bradbury Heights Elementary School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Glacier Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0570
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 20743 Maryland

20743, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4400 Shell St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
6181 Central Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Grades: PK
| 294 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20743, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20743, MD include Capitol Heights Elementary School, Walker Mill Middle School and Carmody Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20743, MD?
9 public elementary schools are located in 20743, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in 20743, MD?
20743, MD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).

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