For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,399 students in 20707, MD (there are 6 private schools, serving 882 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 20707, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20707, MD are Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter, Bond Mill Elementary School and Laurel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20707 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20707, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20707, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14800 Sweitzer Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 350-6051
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 350-6051
Gr: K-12 | 1,686 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Bond Mill Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16001 Sherwood Ave
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3600
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3600
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Laurel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Cherry Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-2050
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Scotchtown Hills Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15950 Dorset Rd
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3994
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3994
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
516 Montgomery St
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3660
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3660
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
20707, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6151 Chevy Chase Dr
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 573-7240
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 573-7240
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20707, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20707, MD include Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter, Bond Mill Elementary School and Laurel High School.
How many public schools are located in 20707?
5 public schools are located in 20707.
What percentage of students in 20707 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 20707 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20707?
20707 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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