For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,139 students in 20747, MD (there are , serving 894 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 20747, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20747, MD are Longfields Elementary School, James Madison Middle School and North Forestville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 20747 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20747, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20747, MD ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Newkirk Ave
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Beltz Dr
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 599-2422
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 599-2422
Gr: 6-8 | 839 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
North Forestville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Ritchie Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7098
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7098
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
District Heights Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 County Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0484
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0484
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Francis Scott Key Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Scott Key Dr
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-7970
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Samuel P. Massie Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 669-1120
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 669-1120
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
Drew-freeman Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Brooks Dr
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0900
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,075 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Andrew Jackson Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
20747, Maryland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3500 Regency Pky
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
Gr: 7-8 | 641 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
6201 Surrey Square Ln
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0314
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0314
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
2004 Concord Ln
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0488
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0488
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
7001 Beltz Drive
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0400
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
2001 Addison Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7050
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7050
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20747, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20747, MD include Longfields Elementary School, James Madison Middle School and North Forestville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20747?
8 public schools are located in 20747.
What percentage of students in 20747 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 20747 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20747?
20747 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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