Top 5 Best 20650 Maryland Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,038 students in 20650, MD (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,065 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 20650, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20650, MD are Leonardtown High School, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School and Leonardtown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20650 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20650, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).

Best 20650, MD Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leonardtown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23995 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,039 students
Rank: #22.
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23595 Hayden Farm Lane
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(240) 309-4658
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Leonardtown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24015 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0230
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
Rank: #44.
Leonardtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22885 Duke St
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0250
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. James A. Forrest Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
24005 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0242
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 20650 Maryland

20650, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
23160 Moakley St
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-5511
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
20833 Great Mills Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0246
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 20650, MD?
How many public schools are located in 20650?
5 public schools are located in 20650.
What percentage of students in 20650 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 20650 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20650?
20650 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).

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