For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,147 students in 20772, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20772, MD are Barack Obama Elementary School, Patuxent Elementary School and Marlton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20772 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20772, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20772, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Brooke Ln
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Patuxent Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Bishopmill Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7700
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Marlton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8506 Old Colony Dr S
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7780
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7780
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Rosaryville Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9925 Rosaryville Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2490
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2490
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Sansbury Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 499-7071
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 499-7071
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
20772, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Incarcerated Youth Center (Jacs) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13400 Dille Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20772, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20772, MD include Barack Obama Elementary School, Patuxent Elementary School and Marlton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20772?
5 public preschools are located in 20772.
What is the racial composition of students in 20772?
20772 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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