For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,329 students in 20735, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 999 private students). 77% 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 Waldon Woods 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 8% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20735, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 20735, MD Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis T. Evans Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Surrattsville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Garden Dr
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2453
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2453
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Waldon Woods Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Thrift Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2540
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
James Ryder Randall Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5410 Kirby Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Pinewood Dr
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4950
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4950
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
James Ryder Randall E C C
Special Education School
5410 Kirby Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 497-3669
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 497-3669
Gr: PK | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
20735, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gray's Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Gr: K | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Tanglewood Regional Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 Waldon Woods Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20735?
7 public schools are located in 20735.
What percentage of students in 20735 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 20735 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20735?
20735 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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