For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,368 students in 20653, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20653, MD are Chesapeake Charter School, Town Creek Elementary School and Esperanza Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20653 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20653, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20653, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20945 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Gr: K-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Town Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45805 Dent Dr
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4044
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4044
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Esperanza Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22790 Maple Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4016
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4016
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Green Holly Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46060 Millstone Landing Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4064
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4064
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Spring Ridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19856 Three Notch Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4031
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4031
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Lexington Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
46763 Shangri La Dr
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4085
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4085
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20653, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20653, MD include Chesapeake Charter School, Town Creek Elementary School and Esperanza Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20653?
6 public elementary schools are located in 20653.
What is the racial composition of students in 20653?
20653 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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