For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 893 students in Lanham, MD.
The top ranked public charter school in Lanham, MD is Legends Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lanham, MD public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in Lanham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lanham, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legends Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9700 Philadelphia Court
Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 455-5900
Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 455-5900
Gr: K-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lanham, MD?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lanham, MD include Legends Public Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Lanham?
1 public charter schools are located in Lanham.
What is the racial composition of students in Lanham?
Lanham public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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