For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,831 students in 20724, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 115 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 20724, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20724, MD are Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill, Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus and Brock Bridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20724 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20724, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20724, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8400 River Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 Brock Bridge Road
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 886-8648
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 886-8648
Grades: K-8
| 832 students
Rank: #33.
Brock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Brock Bridge Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 498-6280
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 498-6280
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Maryland City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3359 Crumpton South
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 725-4256
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 725-4256
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
20724, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(240) 456-5080
Laurel, MD 20724
(240) 456-5080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oakhill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20724, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20724, MD include Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill, Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus and Brock Bridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20724?
4 public schools are located in 20724.
What percentage of students in 20724 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 20724 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20724?
20724 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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