For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,992 students in 20748, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20748, MD are Maya Angelou French Immersion, Imagine Lincoln Pcs and Samuel Chase Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20748 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20748, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20748, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maya Angelou French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Callaway St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3950
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3950
Gr: K-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Imagine Lincoln Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4207 Norcross St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 808-5600
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 808-5600
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Samuel Chase Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Fisher Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-7660
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Allenwood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Harley Ln
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3930
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Panorama Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Callaway St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3870
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Overlook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3298 Curtis Dr
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3831
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3831
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4909 Brinkley Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-7540
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-7540
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Olson St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-7500
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #99.
Hillcrest Heights Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4305 22nd Pl
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3800
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
20748, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossland Evening/saturday High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6901 Temple Hill Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-4994
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-4994
Gr: Inquire with school
2000 Callaway St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3950
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3950
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Jessie B. Mason Special Center (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
2720 Iverson St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3810
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3810
4815 Dalton St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3820
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3820
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20748, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20748, MD include Maya Angelou French Immersion, Imagine Lincoln Pcs and Samuel Chase Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20748?
9 public elementary schools are located in 20748.
What is the racial composition of students in 20748?
20748 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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