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Prince George's County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 112 public preschools serving 50,788 students in Prince George's County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Maryland.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Prince George's County School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
203 Schools
732 Schools
# Students
131,339 Students
351,084 Students
# Teachers
8,710 Teachers
25,798 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Prince George's County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
74%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.74
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
40%
25%
% Black
51%
34%
% White
4%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,147 is higher than the state median of $19,554. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,625 is higher than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,646 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$2,578 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,147
$19,554
Spending / Student
$19,625
$18,481
Best Prince George's County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capitol Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Suffolk Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Robert Goddard Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9850 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Woodmore Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3501 Moylan Dr
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 390-0239
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 390-0239
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5500 Danby Ave
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4350
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4315 Underwood St
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Indian Queen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9551 Fort Foote Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4250
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Vansville Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6813 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Kingsford Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Enterprise Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0260
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0260
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Baden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13601 Baden-westwood Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1188
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1188
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Francis T. Evans Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6720 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Greenbelt Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66 Ridge Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5911
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5911
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Fillmore Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1123
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1123
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9301 Ardwick Ardmore Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 925-1311
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 925-1311
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
James H. Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13200 Larchdale Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3650
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Seabrook Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Seabrook Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8542
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8542
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Fort Foote Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Oxon Hill Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4230
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Rockledge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Laurel Bowie Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2720
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Brooke Ln
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lake Arbor Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10205 Lake Arbor Way
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 808-5940
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 808-5940
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
William Paca Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Sherriff Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1330
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1330
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Beacon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6929 Furman Pkwy
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 918-8700
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 918-8700
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Paint Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Pierce Ave
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 513-5300
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 513-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Hyattsville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5311 43rd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 209-5800
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 209-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2626.
Rogers Heights Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 58th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1860
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1860
Gr: PK-6 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Montpelier Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9200 Muirkirk Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3670
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Adelphi Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9000 25th Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6250
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Catherine T. Reed Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9501 Greenbelt Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8716
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8716
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3324 64th Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1944
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1944
Gr: PK-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Kettering Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Layton St
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-5977
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-5977
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Flintridge Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8585
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8585
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bladensburg Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4915 Annapolis Rd
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1450
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1450
Gr: PK-6 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Lamont Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Good Luck Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 513-5205
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 513-5205
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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