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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Prince George's County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 168 public elementary schools serving 90,764 students in Prince George's County, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Prince George's County, MD are Glenarden Woods Elementary School, Heather Hills Elementary School and Capitol Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prince George's County, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Prince George's County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Prince George's County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenarden Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7801 Glenarden Pkwy
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 925-1300
Gr: 2-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Heather Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12605 Heming Ln
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 805-2730
Gr: 2-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Capitol Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Suffolk Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Dora Kennedy French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8950 Edmonston Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 918-8660
Gr: K-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Robert Goddard Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9850 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Gr: PK-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Tulip Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2909 Trainor Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2680
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3901 Woodhaven Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-1000
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Yorktown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7301 Race Track Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6610
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Woodmore Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3501 Moylan Dr
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 390-0239
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Mattaponi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11701 Duley Station Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2442
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6609 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-5694
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
College Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5751 Rivertech Ct
Riverdale, MD 20737
(240) 696-3206
Gr: 6-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Thomas G. Pullen
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Brightseat Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8160
Gr: K-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Benjamin D. Foulois Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4601 Beauford Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5500 Danby Ave
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Kenilworth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12520 Kembridge Dr
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6600
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Longfields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3300 Newkirk Ave
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1919.
Maya Angelou French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 Callaway St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3950
Gr: K-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Accokeek Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14400 Berry Rd
Accokeek, MD 20607
(301) 203-3200
Gr: K-8 | 1,445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4315 Underwood St
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Samuel Ogle Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4111 Chelmont Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2641
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9850 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 499-3373
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Perrywood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Watkins Park Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 218-3040
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Indian Queen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9551 Fort Foote Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Benjamin Tasker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4901 Collington Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Vansville Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6813 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Kenmoor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2501 Kenmoor Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Kingsford Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Enterprise Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0260
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3030.
Imagine Andrews Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4701 San Antonio Blvd
Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762
(301) 350-6002
Gr: K-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9822 Fallard Ct
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250
Gr: K-12 | 1,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Baden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13601 Baden-westwood Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1188
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Francis T. Evans Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6720 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Pointer Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Parkington Ln
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0220
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Greenbelt Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Ridge Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5911
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Prince George's County, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Prince George's County, MD include Glenarden Woods Elementary School, Heather Hills Elementary School and Capitol Heights Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Prince George's County?
167 public elementary schools are located in Prince George's County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prince George's County?
Prince George's County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Prince George's County are often viewed compared to one another?

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