For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,845 students in Bladensburg, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 540 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Bladensburg, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Bladensburg, MD are Bladensburg High School, Bladensburg Elementary School and Rogers Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bladensburg, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bladensburg 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bladensburg, MD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bladensburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 57th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 887-6700
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 887-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,164 students
Rank: #22.
Bladensburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4915 Annapolis Rd
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1450
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1450
Grades: PK-6
| 710 students
Rank: #33.
Rogers Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4301 58th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1860
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1860
Grades: PK-6
| 686 students
Rank: #44.
International High School Langley Park
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5150 Annapolis Rd
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 702-3910
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 702-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
Port Towns Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4351 58th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1480
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1480
Grades: PK-6
| 955 students
Bladensburg, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bladensburg Evening/saturday High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4200 57th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 887-6700
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 887-6700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Career And Technical Education Evening High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4200 57th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(240) 573-7354
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(240) 573-7354
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Community Based Classrooms (Closed 2022)
Alternative School
5150 Annapolis Rd
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-5149
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-5149
Grades: 11-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bladensburg, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Bladensburg, MD include Bladensburg High School, Bladensburg Elementary School and Rogers Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bladensburg?
5 public schools are located in Bladensburg.
What percentage of students in Bladensburg go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Bladensburg are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bladensburg?
Bladensburg public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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