For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,738 students in 20724, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20724, MD are Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus, Brock Bridge Elementary School and Maryland City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20724 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20724, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 20724, MD Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 Brock Bridge Road
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 886-8648
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 886-8648
Grades: K-8
| 830 students
Rank: #22.
Brock Bridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Brock Bridge Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 498-6280
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 498-6280
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Maryland City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3359 Crumpton South
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 725-4256
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 725-4256
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
20724, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(240) 456-5080
Laurel, MD 20724
(240) 456-5080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oakhill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20724, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20724, MD include Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus, Brock Bridge Elementary School and Maryland City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20724?
3 public elementary schools are located in 20724.
What is the racial composition of students in 20724?
20724 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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