For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,055 students in 20650, MD (there are , serving 1,039 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 20650, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20650, MD are Leonardtown High School, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School and Leonardtown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 20650 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20650, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20650, MD ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leonardtown High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23995 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0200
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,072 students
Rank: #22.
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23595 Hayden Farm Lane
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(240) 309-4658
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(240) 309-4658
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Leonardtown Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24015 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0230
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0230
Grades: 6-8
| 954 students
Rank: #44.
Leonardtown Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22885 Duke St
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0250
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0250
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. James A. Forrest Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
24005 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0242
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0242
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
20650, Maryland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Mary's County Evening High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
23160 Moakley St
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-5511
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-5511
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
White Oak Secondary Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
20833 Great Mills Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0246
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0246
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20650, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20650, MD include Leonardtown High School, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School and Leonardtown Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20650?
5 public schools are located in 20650.
What percentage of students in 20650 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 20650 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20650?
20650 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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