For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 677 students in White Plains, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 384 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in White Plains, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in White Plains, MD is Billingsley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White Plains, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in White Plains have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in White Plains, MD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Billingsley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10069 Billingsley Road
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 753-2088
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 753-2088
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in White Plains, MD?
The top ranked public schools in White Plains, MD include Billingsley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in White Plains?
1 public schools are located in White Plains.
What percentage of students in White Plains go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in White Plains are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in White Plains?
White Plains public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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