For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,289 students in 20770, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20770, MD are Dora Kennedy French Immersion, Greenbelt Elementary School and Greenbelt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20770 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20770, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20770, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dora Kennedy French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8950 Edmonston Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 918-8660
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 918-8660
Gr: K-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Greenbelt Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66 Ridge Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5911
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5911
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Springhill Lake Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6060 Springhill Dr
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5996
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5996
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20770, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20770, MD include Dora Kennedy French Immersion, Greenbelt Elementary School and Greenbelt Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20770?
4 public elementary schools are located in 20770.
What is the racial composition of students in 20770?
20770 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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