For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 591 students in the neighborhood of Lancaster, Waldorf, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Lancaster is C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lancaster, Waldorf, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lancaster, Waldorf, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Lancaster Circle
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lancaster, Waldorf, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lancaster, Waldorf, MD include C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lancaster, Waldorf?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lancaster, Waldorf.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lancaster, Waldorf?
the neighborhood of Lancaster, Waldorf public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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