For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,973 students in 20639, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 402 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 20639, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20639, MD are Huntingtown Elementary School, Huntingtown High School and Plum Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20639 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20639, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20639, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntingtown Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4345 Huntingtown Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-9360
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-9360
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Huntingtown High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4125 N Solomons Island Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-8810
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-8810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Plum Point Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1245 Plum Point Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-9730
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-9730
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Plum Point Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1475 Plum Point Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-9170
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(443) 550-9170
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20639, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20639, MD include Huntingtown Elementary School, Huntingtown High School and Plum Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20639?
4 public schools are located in 20639.
What percentage of students in 20639 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 20639 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20639?
20639 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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