For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,159 students in Suitland, MD (there are 3 private schools, serving 391 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Suitland, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Suitland, MD are Benjamin D. Foulois Academy, Green Valley At Edgar Allan Poe and Suitland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suitland, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Suitland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Suitland, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin D. Foulois Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Beauford Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Green Valley At Edgar Allan Poe
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Shadyside Ave
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Grades: 7-10
| 49 students
Rank: #33.
Suitland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Silver Hill Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0500
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,977 students
Rank: #44.
Imagine Foundations At Morningside Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Ames St
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0544
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0544
Grades: K-8
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Suitland Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Towne Park Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3770
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3770
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Baxter Dr
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 702-7650
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 702-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
William Beanes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5108 Dianna Dr
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0533
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0533
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Suitland, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4601 Beauford Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2001 Shadyside Ave
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 17 students
6311 Randolph Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0535
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0535
Grades: PK-6
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Suitland, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Suitland, MD include Benjamin D. Foulois Academy, Green Valley At Edgar Allan Poe and Suitland High School.
How many public schools are located in Suitland, MD?
7 public schools are located in Suitland, MD.
What percentage of students in Suitland, MD go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Suitland, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Suitland, MD?
Suitland, MD public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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