Best Schools in 20735, MD
20735, MD has 22 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 14,316 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 20735 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20735, MD
The top high schools in 20735, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frederick Douglass High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
2. Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2257 Students
3. Friendly High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 881 Students
4. Gwynn Park High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1140 Students
5. Surrattsville High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 772 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20735, MD
The top middle schools in 20735, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stephen Decatur Middle
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
2. Gwynn Park Middle
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 711 Students
3. James Madison Middle
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20735, MD
The top elementary schools in 20735, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Accokeek Academy
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1567 Students
2. Francis T. Evans Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
3. Fort Washington Forest Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
4. Brandywine Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
5. James Ryder Randall Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students
6. Melwood Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
7. Clinton Grove Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
8. Waldon Woods Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
9. Tayac Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
10. St Marys School Of Piscataway
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St Marys School Of Piscataway • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 155 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20735, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20735, MD has a total population of 38,300 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20735, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20735, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20735, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20735, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 20735, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20735, MD
How many schools are in 20735, MD?
20735, MD has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 14,316 students in total.
How do schools in 20735 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 20735 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 20735 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20735?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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