For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,017 students in 20723, MD (there are 4 private schools, serving 223 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 20723, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20723, MD are Hammond Elementary School, Gorman Crossing Elementary School and Hammond Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20723 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20723, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20723, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8110 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5890
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5890
Gr: K-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Gorman Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9999 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5900
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Hammond Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8100 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5830
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9550 Gorman Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5950
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Murray Hill Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9989 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5897
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5897
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Laurel Woods Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9250 N Laurel Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5960
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20723, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20723, MD include Hammond Elementary School, Gorman Crossing Elementary School and Hammond Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20723?
6 public schools are located in 20723.
What percentage of students in 20723 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 20723 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20723?
20723 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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