For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,835 students in 20724, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 115 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 20724, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20724, MD are Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill, Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus and Maryland City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20724 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20724, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20724, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8400 River Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 Brock Bridge Road
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 886-8648
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 886-8648
Gr: K-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Maryland City Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3359 Crumpton South
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 725-4256
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 725-4256
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Brock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Brock Bridge Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 498-6280
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 498-6280
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20724, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20724, MD include Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill, Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus and Maryland City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20724?
4 public schools are located in 20724.
What percentage of students in 20724 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 20724 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20724?
20724 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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