For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,681 students in Laurel, MD.
The top-ranked public charter school in Laurel, MD is Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurel, MD public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in Laurel have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 89% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Laurel, MD (2026-27)
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 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Laurel, 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%
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 charter schools in Laurel, MD?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Laurel, MD include Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Laurel?
1 public charter schools are located in Laurel.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel?
Laurel public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 89% (majority Black).
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