For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,487 students in Brandywine, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brandywine, MD are Baden Elementary School, Brandywine Elementary School and Gwynn Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brandywine, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brandywine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brandywine, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baden Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13601 Baden-westwood Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1188
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1188
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Brandywine Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0100
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0100
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Gwynn Park Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Dyson Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0120
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-0120
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: n/an/a
William Schmidt Environmental Center
Alternative School
18501 Aquasco Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1185
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1185
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Brandywine, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brandywine, MD include Baden Elementary School, Brandywine Elementary School and Gwynn Park Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brandywine?
4 public elementary schools are located in Brandywine.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandywine?
Brandywine public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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