For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,342 students in 20653, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 20653, MD are Chesapeake Charter School, Esperanza Middle School and Spring Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20653 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20653, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20653, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20945 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Esperanza Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22790 Maple Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4016
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4016
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Ridge Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19856 Three Notch Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4031
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4031
Grades: 6-8
| 960 students
20653, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Mary's County Evening High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20833 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4090
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4090
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 20653, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 20653, MD include Chesapeake Charter School, Esperanza Middle School and Spring Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 20653?
3 public middle schools are located in 20653.
What is the racial composition of students in 20653?
20653 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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