Best Schools in 20785, MD
20785, MD has 28 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 17 elementary) serving 22,214 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 20785 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20785, MD
The top high schools in 20785, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles Herbert Flowers High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2569 Students
2. Duval High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2503 Students
3. Bladensburg High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2164 Students
4. Parkdale High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2561 Students
5. Fairmont Heights High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
6. Central High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 877 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20785, MD
The top middle schools in 20785, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenmoor Middle
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 929 Students
2. Walker Mill Middle
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
3. Ernest Everett Just Middle
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students
4. G. James Gholson Middle
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20785, MD
The top elementary schools in 20785, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 352 Students
2. Thomas G. Pullen School
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 735 Students
3. Kingsford Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
4. Robert R. Gray Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 427 Students
5. Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
6. William Paca Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
7. Columbia Park Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
8. Excel Academy Public Charter
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 349 Students
9. Cooper Lane Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
10. Dodge Park Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20785, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20785, MD has a total population of 42,435 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20785, 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 20785, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20785, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20785, MD.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 20785, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20785, MD
How many schools are in 20785, MD?
20785, MD has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 22,214 students in total.
How do schools in 20785 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 20785 score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 20785 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20785?
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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