For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 437 students in Fort Washington, MD.
The top-ranked public charter school in Fort Washington, MD is Excel Academy Public Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Washington, MD public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in Fort Washington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Fort Washington, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Bock Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 925-2320
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 925-2320
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Fort Washington, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8700 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4940
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4940
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
12500 Fort Washington Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Washington, MD?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Washington, MD include Excel Academy Public Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Fort Washington?
1 public charter schools are located in Fort Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Washington?
Fort Washington public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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