For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,967 students in 20735, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,058 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 20735, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20735, MD are Francis T. Evans Elementary School, Surrattsville High School and James Ryder Randall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20735 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20735, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 20735, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis T. Evans Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6720 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Surrattsville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Garden Dr
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2453
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2453
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Rank: #33.
James Ryder Randall Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5410 Kirby Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Waldon Woods Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Thrift Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2540
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Pinewood Dr
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4950
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4950
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #66.
Clinton Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9420 Temple Hill Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2414
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2414
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
5410 Kirby Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
Grades: PK
| 95 students
20735, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gray's Creek Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Grades: K
| 52 students
Tanglewood Regional Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20735, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20735, MD include Francis T. Evans Elementary School, Surrattsville High School and James Ryder Randall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20735, MD?
7 public schools are located in 20735, MD.
What percentage of students in 20735, MD go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 20735, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20735, MD?
20735, MD public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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