For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 871 students in 20724, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20724, MD are Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill and Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20724 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20724, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best 20724, MD Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8400 River Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 Brock Bridge Road
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 886-8648
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 886-8648
Gr: K-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
20724, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Oakhill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20724, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20724, MD include Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill and Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 20724?
2 public middle schools are located in 20724.
What is the racial composition of students in 20724?
20724 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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