Best 20794 Maryland Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,479 students in 20794, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in 20794, MD are Jessup Elementary School, Patuxent Valley Middle School and Bollman Bridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20794 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20794, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best 20794, MD Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jessup Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2798 Champion Forest Avenue
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 799-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Patuxent Valley Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9151 Vollmerhausen Rd
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 880-5840
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Bollman Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8200 Savage-guilford Road
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 880-5920
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
8500 Ridgelys Run Rd
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 313-7430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 20794, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20794, MD include Jessup Elementary School, Patuxent Valley Middle School and Bollman Bridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20794?
4 public schools are located in 20794.
What is the racial composition of students in 20794?
20794 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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