For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,147 students in 20772, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20772, MD are Barack Obama Elementary School, Marlton Elementary School and Patuxent Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20772 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20772, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20772, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Brooke Ln
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #22.
Marlton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8506 Old Colony Dr S
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7780
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7780
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Patuxent Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Bishopmill Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7700
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Rosaryville Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9925 Rosaryville Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2490
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2490
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #55.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Sansbury Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 499-7071
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 499-7071
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
20772, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Incarcerated Youth Center (Jacs) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13400 Dille Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20772, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20772, MD include Barack Obama Elementary School, Marlton Elementary School and Patuxent Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20772?
5 public preschools are located in 20772.
What is the racial composition of students in 20772?
20772 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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