For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,609 students in 20602, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20602, MD are Mary B. Neal Elementary School, Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School and Arthur Middleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20602 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20602, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20602, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 696 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 919 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 465 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20602, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20602, MD include Mary B. Neal Elementary School, Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School and Arthur Middleton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20602?
6 public elementary schools are located in 20602.
What is the racial composition of students in 20602?
20602 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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