For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,293 students in 20705, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20705, MD are Vansville Elementary School, Beltsville Academy and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 20705 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20705, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20705, MD ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vansville Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6813 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #22.
Beltsville Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Wicomico Ave
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Grades: PK-8
| 1,109 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4545 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0650
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0650
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #44.
Calverton Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Beltsville Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0640
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0640
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #55.
James E. Duckworth
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11201 Evans Trl
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20705, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20705, MD include Vansville Elementary School, Beltsville Academy and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20705?
5 public elementary schools are located in 20705.
What is the racial composition of students in 20705?
20705 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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