For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,328 students in Fort Washington, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Washington, MD are Fort Washington Forest Elementary School, Indian Queen Elementary School and Fort Foote Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Washington, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Washington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Washington, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Fillmore Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1123
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1123
Grades: PK-6
| 359 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Indian Queen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9551 Fort Foote Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4250
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4250
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Foote Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Oxon Hill Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4230
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4230
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Potomac Landing Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Fort Washington Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Tayac Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8600 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4840
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4840
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8700 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4940
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4940
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #77.
Apple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Bellefield Ave
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4966
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4966
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7302 Webster Ln
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4970
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4970
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Rose Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Jacqueline Dr
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4990
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4990
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #1010.
Oxon Hill Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9570 Fort Foote Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4270
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4270
Grades: 6-8
| 825 students
Rank: #1111.
J. Frank Dent Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Corning Ave
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 702-3850
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 702-3850
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Washington, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Washington, MD include Fort Washington Forest Elementary School, Indian Queen Elementary School and Fort Foote Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Washington, MD?
11 public elementary schools are located in Fort Washington, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Washington, MD?
Fort Washington, MD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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