For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,104 students in 20784, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 394 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 20784, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20784, MD are Robert Frost Elementary School, Woodridge Elementary School and Lamont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20784 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20784, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20784, MD Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6419 85th Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8792
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8792
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Flintridge Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8585
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8585
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Lamont Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Good Luck Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 513-5205
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 513-5205
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Quintana St
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8708
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8708
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Cooper Lane Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Cooper Ln
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 925-1350
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 925-1350
Gr: PK-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Charles Carroll Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6130 Lamont Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8640
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,200 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Glenridge Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Gallatin St
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8740
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8740
Gr: PK-6 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
20784, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Margaret Brent Regional Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
5816 Lamont Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8780
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8780
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20784, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20784, MD include Robert Frost Elementary School, Woodridge Elementary School and Lamont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20784?
7 public schools are located in 20784.
What percentage of students in 20784 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 20784 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20784?
20784 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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