For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,281 students in 20640, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20640, MD are J. C. Parks Elementary School, Matthew Henson Middle School and General Smallwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20640 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20640, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20640, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. C. Parks Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
Matthew Henson Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
General Smallwood Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4990 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Head Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20640, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20640, MD include J. C. Parks Elementary School, Matthew Henson Middle School and General Smallwood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20640?
4 public elementary schools are located in 20640.
What is the racial composition of students in 20640?
20640 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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