For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,138 students in 20743, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20743, MD are Capitol Heights Elementary School, Robert R. Gray Elementary School and Carmody Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20743 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20743, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20743, MD Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capitol Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Suffolk Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Robert R. Gray Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4949 Addison Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 636-8400
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 636-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carmody Hills Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Jadeleaf Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-8180
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-8180
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Brooke Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0480
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0480
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
William W. Hall Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Marlboro Pk
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-2933
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
John H. Bayne Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7010 Walker Mill Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 499-7020
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 499-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Seat Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6411 G St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 925-2330
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 925-2330
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Bradbury Heights Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Glacier Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0570
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0570
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
H Winship Wheatley E C C
Special Education School
8801 Ritchie Dr
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-8100
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-8100
Gr: PK | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
20743, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4400 Shell St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
6181 Central Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Gr: PK | 294 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20743, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20743, MD include Capitol Heights Elementary School, Robert R. Gray Elementary School and Carmody Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20743?
9 public preschools are located in 20743.
What is the racial composition of students in 20743?
20743 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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