For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,520 students in 20715, MD (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,269 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 20715, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20715, MD are Whitehall Elementary School, Yorktown Elementary School and Tulip Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20715 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20715, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 20715, MD Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitehall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3901 Woodhaven Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-1000
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-1000
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
Yorktown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7301 Race Track Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6610
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6610
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Tulip Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2909 Trainor Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2680
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2680
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Kenilworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12520 Kembridge Dr
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6600
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6600
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Samuel Ogle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4111 Chelmont Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2641
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2641
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Rank: #66.
Bowie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15200 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2600
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,460 students
Rank: #77.
Benjamin Tasker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4901 Collington Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2660
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2660
Grades: 6-8
| 1,044 students
Rank: #88.
Rockledge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
12711 Milan Way
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2740
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2740
Grades: PK
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20715, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20715, MD include Whitehall Elementary School, Yorktown Elementary School and Tulip Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20715?
9 public schools are located in 20715.
What percentage of students in 20715 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 20715 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20715?
20715 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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