For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,139 students in 20747, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 894 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 20747, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20747, MD are Longfields Elementary School, James Madison Middle School and North Forestville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20747 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20747, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20747, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Newkirk Ave
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Beltz Dr
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 599-2422
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 599-2422
Grades: 6-8
| 839 students
Rank: #33.
North Forestville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Ritchie Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7098
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7098
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
District Heights Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 County Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0484
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0484
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Francis Scott Key Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Scott Key Dr
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-7970
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-7970
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #66.
Drew-freeman Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Brooks Dr
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0900
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,075 students
Rank: #77.
Samuel P. Massie Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 669-1120
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 669-1120
Grades: PK-8
| 480 students
Rank: #88.
Andrew Jackson Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
20747, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3500 Regency Pky
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
Grades: 7-8
| 641 students
6201 Surrey Square Ln
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0314
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0314
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
2004 Concord Ln
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0488
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0488
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
7001 Beltz Drive
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0400
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
2001 Addison Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7050
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7050
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20747, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20747, MD include Longfields Elementary School, James Madison Middle School and North Forestville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20747?
8 public schools are located in 20747.
What percentage of students in 20747 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 20747 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20747?
20747 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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