For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 364 students in the neighborhood of Lakeland, College Park, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Lakeland is Paint Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lakeland, College Park, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lakeland, College Park, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paint Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Pierce Ave
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 513-5300
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 513-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lakeland, College Park, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lakeland, College Park, MD include Paint Branch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakeland, College Park?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakeland, College Park.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lakeland, College Park?
the neighborhood of Lakeland, College Park public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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