For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 687 students in White Plains, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 384 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in White Plains, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in White Plains, MD is Billingsley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White Plains, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in White Plains have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in White Plains, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Billingsley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10069 Billingsley Road
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 753-2088
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 753-2088
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in White Plains, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in White Plains, MD include Billingsley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in White Plains?
1 public schools are located in White Plains.
What percentage of students in White Plains go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in White Plains are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in White Plains?
White Plains public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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