For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,970 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 19% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), 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 68% (majority Black).
Best 20794, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jessup Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2798 Champion Forest Avenue
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 799-1200
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 799-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Patuxent Valley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9151 Vollmerhausen Rd
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 880-5840
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 880-5840
Grades: 6-8
| 843 students
Rank: #33.
Bollman Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Savage-guilford Road
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 880-5920
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 880-5920
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: n/an/a
8500 Ridgelys Run Rd
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 313-7430
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 313-7430
Grades: 9-10
| 779 students
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 68% (majority Black).
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