For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,795 students in Greenbelt, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 196 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Greenbelt, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Greenbelt, MD are Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Dora Kennedy French Immersion and Greenbelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenbelt, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Greenbelt have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Greenbelt, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7601 Hanover Pkwy
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5400
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,420 students
Rank: #22.
Dora Kennedy French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8950 Edmonston Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 918-8660
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 918-8660
Grades: K-8
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
Greenbelt Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66 Ridge Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5911
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5911
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Greenbelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Breezewood Dr
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5040
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,387 students
Rank: #55.
Springhill Lake Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6060 Springhill Dr
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5996
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5996
Grades: K-5
| 766 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greenbelt, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Greenbelt, MD include Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Dora Kennedy French Immersion and Greenbelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Greenbelt, MD?
5 public schools are located in Greenbelt, MD.
What percentage of students in Greenbelt, MD go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Greenbelt, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greenbelt, MD?
Greenbelt, MD public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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