For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,962 students in 20774, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,056 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 20774, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20774, MD are Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc, Charles Herbert Flowers High School and Largo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20774 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 20774, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 20774, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
301 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 546-7247
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 546-7247
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Charles Herbert Flowers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10001 Ardwick-ardmore Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 636-8000
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 636-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,457 students
Rank: #33.
Largo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-8880
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-8880
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #44.
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 Prince Pl
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 499-3373
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 499-3373
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Imagine Foundations At Leeland Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14111 Oak Grove Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 383-1899
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 383-1899
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Kettering Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 Herrington Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-4060
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 932 students
Rank: #77.
Perrywood Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Watkins Park Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 218-3040
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 218-3040
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #88.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9301 Ardwick Ardmore Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 925-1311
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 925-1311
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #99.
Kettering Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Layton St
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-5977
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-5977
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
20774, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
601 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 621-6015
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 621-6015
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20774, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20774, MD include Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc, Charles Herbert Flowers High School and Largo High School.
How many public schools are located in 20774, MD?
9 public schools are located in 20774, MD.
What percentage of students in 20774, MD go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 20774, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20774, MD?
20774, 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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