Top 3 Best 20785 Maryland Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,763 students in 20785, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 20785, MD are Thomas G. Pullen, Kenmoor Middle School and Judith P. Hoyer Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20785 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20785, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).

Best 20785, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas G. Pullen
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Brightseat Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8160
Grades: K-8
| 736 students
Rank: #22.
Kenmoor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2501 Kenmoor Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #33.
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
G. James Gholson Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Nalley Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-8390
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 20785 Maryland

20785, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Nalley Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
7910 Scott Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 20785, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 20785, MD include Thomas G. Pullen, Kenmoor Middle School and Judith P. Hoyer Montessori.
How many public middle schools are located in 20785?
4 public middle schools are located in 20785.
What is the racial composition of students in 20785?
20785 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).

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