For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,469 students in 20747, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20747, MD are Longfields Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and North Forestville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20747 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 32% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20747, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 20747, MD Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Newkirk Ave
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2004 Concord Ln
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0488
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0488
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Forestville Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Ritchie Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7098
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7098
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Andrew Jackson Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
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
| 465 students
Rank: #55.
Drew Freeman Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Beltz Dr
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0900
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0900
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #66.
District Heights Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 County Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0484
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0484
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
Francis Scott Key Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 3%)
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
| 406 students
Rank: #88.
Samuel P. Massie Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
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
| 552 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
Forestville High School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
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 elementary schools in 20747, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20747, MD include Longfields Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and North Forestville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20747, MD?
8 public elementary schools are located in 20747, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in 20747, MD?
20747, MD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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