For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,388 students in 20912, MD (there are , serving 852 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 20912, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20912, MD are Piney Branch Elementary School, Rolling Terrace Elementary School and Carole Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 20912 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20912, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20912, MD ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piney Branch Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7510 Maple Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 891-8000
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 891-8000
Grades: 3-5
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
Rolling Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
705 Bayfield St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(240) 740-1950
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(240) 740-1950
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Carole Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Hannon St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 431-5660
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 431-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: n/an/a
7511 Holly Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(240) 740-0980
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(240) 740-0980
Grades: PK-2
| 598 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20912, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20912, MD include Piney Branch Elementary School, Rolling Terrace Elementary School and Carole Highlands Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20912?
4 public schools are located in 20912.
What percentage of students in 20912 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 20912 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20912?
20912 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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