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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Laurel Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 14,075 students in Laurel, MD (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,600 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Laurel, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Laurel, 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.
Laurel, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Laurel have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Laurel, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8110 Aladdin Dr
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
9999 Winter Sun Rd
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
8100 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14800 Sweitzer Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 350-6051
Gr: K-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8400 River Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #66.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9550 Gorman Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Murray Hill Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9989 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5897
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
James H. Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13200 Larchdale Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Bond Mill Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16001 Sherwood Ave
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3600
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
430 Brock Bridge Road
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 886-8648
Gr: K-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Laurel Woods Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9250 N Laurel Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Laurel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Cherry Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,129 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Montpelier Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 Muirkirk Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Scotchtown Hills Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15950 Dorset Rd
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3994
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Oaklands Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13710 Laurel Bowie Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
516 Montgomery St
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3660
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Maryland City Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3359 Crumpton South
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 725-4256
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Brock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Brock Bridge Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 498-6280
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Deerfield Run Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13000 Laurel-bowie Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3610
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13725 Briarwood Dr
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3620
Gr: 6-8 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Laurel, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Laurel, MD include Hammond Elementary School, Gorman Crossing Elementary School and Hammond Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Laurel?
20 public schools are located in Laurel.
What percentage of students in Laurel go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Laurel are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel?
Laurel public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Laurel are often viewed compared to one another?

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