For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,060 students in 20657, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20657, MD are Dowell Elementary School, Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus and Mill Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20657 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20657, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20657, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dowell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12680 H G Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9480
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9480
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11655 Hg Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9710
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9710
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Southern Connector Blvd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9190
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9190
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9615 H G Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9250
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9250
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
20657, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
35 Appeal Lane
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 535-7830
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 535-7830
Gr: PK-2 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20657, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20657, MD include Dowell Elementary School, Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus and Mill Creek Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20657?
4 public elementary schools are located in 20657.
What is the racial composition of students in 20657?
20657 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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