For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 457 students in Glenn Dale, MD (there are 3 private schools, serving 679 private students). 40% of all K-12 students in Glenn Dale, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Glenn Dale, MD is Glenn Dale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenn Dale, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Glenn Dale have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Public Schools in Glenn Dale, MD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenn Dale Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Glenn Dale Rd
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(301) 805-2750
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(301) 805-2750
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Glenn Dale, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Glenn Dale, MD include Glenn Dale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Glenn Dale?
1 public schools are located in Glenn Dale.
What percentage of students in Glenn Dale go to public school?
40% of all K-12 students in Glenn Dale are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glenn Dale?
Glenn Dale 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).
Recent Articles
Public School Open House & Enrollment Season Guide for Parents
Learn what to ask at a public school open house during enrollment season, from academics to safety, to choose the right school for your child.
School Zoning Changes 2026: How Assignments May Shift
School Zoning Changes 2026 could affect your child’s school assignment. Learn how zoning works, what is changing, and how families can prepare.
School Vouchers: Updated Pros and Cons (2025 Review)
Comprehensive 2025 analysis of school vouchers, weighing benefits and challenges for families, funding, outcomes, and policy directions.
