For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,994 students in Leonardtown, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Leonardtown, MD are Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School, Leonardtown Elementary School and Leonardtown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leonardtown, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Leonardtown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Leonardtown, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23595 Hayden Farm Lane
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(240) 309-4658
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(240) 309-4658
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Leonardtown Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22885 Duke St
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0250
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0250
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Leonardtown Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24015 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0230
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0230
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Leonardtown, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary's County Evening High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
23160 Moakley St
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-5511
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-5511
White Oak Secondary Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
20833 Great Mills Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0246
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0246
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Leonardtown, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Leonardtown, MD include Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School, Leonardtown Elementary School and Leonardtown Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Leonardtown?
3 public elementary schools are located in Leonardtown.
What is the racial composition of students in Leonardtown?
Leonardtown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Leonardtown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Leonardtown include: Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School vs. Leonardtown Elementary School, Leonardtown Elementary School vs. Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
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