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Best 20602 Maryland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,340 students in 20602, MD (there are 3 private schools, serving 239 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 20602, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20602, MD are Mary B. Neal Elementary School, St. Charles High School and Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20602 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20602, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best 20602, MD Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12105 St. George's Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
St. Charles High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5305 Piney Church Rd
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 753-2090
Gr: 9-12 | 1,617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
421 University Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Arthur Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 Copley Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Eva Turner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Bannister Cir
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 Saint Thomas Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1334
Gr: 6-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Stone Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 20602, MD?
How many public schools are located in 20602?
7 public schools are located in 20602.
What percentage of students in 20602 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 20602 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20602?
20602 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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