For the 2023 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 25,508 students in Hyattsville, MD (there are 16 private schools, serving 3,089 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Hyattsville, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hyattsville, MD are University Park Elementary School, Fairmont Heights High School and Kenmoor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hyattsville, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Hyattsville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Hyattsville, MD Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Park Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4315 Underwood St
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Fairmont Heights High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 Columbia Park Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1360
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 910 students
Rank: #33.
Kenmoor Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 14% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Kenmoor Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2300
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: #44.
Northwestern High School
Magnet School
Math: 15% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7000 Adelphi Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1820
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 2,313 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas G. Pullen School
Magnet School
Math: 10% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Brightseat Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8160
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8160
Grades: K-8
| 743 students
Rank: #66.
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Grades: PK-8
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6609 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-5694
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-5694
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #88.
Hyattsville Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 5% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 42nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 209-5830
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 209-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 859 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School
Math: 5% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3324 64th Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1944
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1944
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hyattsville Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5311 43rd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 209-5800
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 209-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Woodridge Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Flintridge Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8585
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8585
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #1212.
Margaret Brent Regional Center
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Lamont Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8780
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8780
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
Rank: #1313.
Glenridge Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Gallatin St
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8740
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8740
Grades: PK-6
| 730 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Nicholas Orem Middle School
Math: 4% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Editors Park Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-0840
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-0840
Grades: 6-8
| 1,139 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Math: 4% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6120 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 853-0820
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 853-0820
Grades: PK-6
| 666 students
Rank: #1616.
Excel Academy Public Charter
Charter School
Math: 4% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7910 Scott Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Grades: K-8
| 430 students
Rank: #1717.
Dodge Park Elementary School
Math: 4% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Hubbard Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-4220
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-4220
Grades: PK-6
| 551 students
Rank: #1818.
Robert Frost Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6419 85th Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8792
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8792
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1919.
Charles Carroll Middle School
Math: 2% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6130 Lamont Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8640
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8640
Grades: 6-8
| 1,330 students
Rank: #2020.
Lamont Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Good Luck Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 513-5205
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 513-5205
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #2121.
Cooper Lane Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Cooper Ln
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 925-1350
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 925-1350
Grades: PK-6
| 481 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Adelphi Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8820 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6250
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6250
Grades: PK-6
| 702 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Columbia Park Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Kent Village Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1322
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1322
Grades: PK-6
| 523 students
Rank: #2424.
Cherokee Lane Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9000 25th Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 445-8415
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 445-8415
Grades: K-6
| 558 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Chillum Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Chillum Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-0825
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-0825
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Highland Park Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Lowland Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 333-0980
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 333-0980
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Buck Lodge Middle School
Math: 2% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2611 Buck Lodge Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6290
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6290
Grades: 6-8
| 1,295 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Rosa L. Parks Elementary School
Math: 2% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6111 Ager Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 445-8090
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 445-8090
Grades: PK-6
| 597 students
Rank: #2929.
G. James Gholson Middle School
Math: 2% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Nalley Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-8390
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-8390
Grades: 6-8
| 949 students
Rank: #3030.
Langley Park/mccormick Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8201 15th Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 445-8423
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 445-8423
Grades: PK-6
| 783 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Cool Spring Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8910 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6200
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 834 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
William Paca Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Sherriff Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1330
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #3333.
Edward M. Felegy Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6110 Editors Park Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 386-1610
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 386-1610
Grades: PK-5
| 738 students
Rank: #3434.
Carrollton Elementary School
Math: 2% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Quintana St
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8708
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8708
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #3535.
Mary Harris
Math: 3% | Reading: 5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Tecumseh St
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 408-7900
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 408-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 991 students
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Hyattsville, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Nalley Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
7910 Scott Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Oakcrest Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hyattsville, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Hyattsville, MD include University Park Elementary School, Fairmont Heights High School and Kenmoor Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hyattsville, MD?
39 public schools are located in Hyattsville, MD.
What percentage of students in Hyattsville, MD go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Hyattsville, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hyattsville, MD?
Hyattsville, MD public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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