For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,863 students in 20832, MD (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,315 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 20832, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20832, MD are Belmont Elementary School, Olney Elementary School and Brooke Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20832 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20832, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20832, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19528 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5705
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5705
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Olney Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Queen Mary Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5940
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5940
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Brooke Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Spartan Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 722-1800
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 722-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
William H. Farquhar Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17017 Batchellors Forest Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-1200
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Rosa M. Parks Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19200 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-3300
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20832, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20832, MD include Belmont Elementary School, Olney Elementary School and Brooke Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20832?
5 public schools are located in 20832.
What percentage of students in 20832 go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in 20832 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20832?
20832 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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