For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 16,136 students in Waldorf, MD (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,064 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Waldorf, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Waldorf, MD are North Point High School, C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School and Theodore G. Davis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waldorf, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Waldorf have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Waldorf, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Point High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-1759
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-1759
Grades: 9-12
| 1,865 students
Rank: #22.
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Lancaster Circle
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Theodore G. Davis Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2495 Davis Road
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2082
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2082
Grades: 6-8
| 845 students
Rank: #44.
Malcolm Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14760 Poplar Hill Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2691
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2691
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10155 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #66.
Westlake High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Middletown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-8857
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-8857
Grades: 9-12
| 1,188 students
Rank: #77.
William B. Wade Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Smallwood Dr W
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #88.
William A. Diggs Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #99.
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12105 St. George's Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #1010.
St. Charles High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5305 Piney Church Rd
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 753-2090
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 753-2090
Grades: 9-12
| 1,498 students
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Stone High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3785 Leonardtown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2601
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,175 students
Rank: #1212.
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 University Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1313.
Arthur Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Copley Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1414.
Mattawoman Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10145 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-7708
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-7708
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: #1515.
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Jenifer School Ln
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #1616.
J. P. Ryon Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12140 Vivian Adams Dr
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-3090
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #1717.
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Saint Thomas Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1334
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1334
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #1818.
John Hanson Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3165 John Hanson Dr
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-4520
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 857 students
Rank: #1919.
Eva Turner Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bannister Cir
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #2020.
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Stone Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waldorf, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Waldorf, MD include North Point High School, C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School and Theodore G. Davis Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Waldorf, MD?
20 public schools are located in Waldorf, MD.
What percentage of students in Waldorf, MD go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Waldorf, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waldorf, MD?
Waldorf, MD public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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