For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,780 students in 20743, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20743, MD are Capitol Heights Elementary School, Walker Mill Middle School and Robert R. Gray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20743 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20743, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20743, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capitol Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Suffolk Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Walker Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Karen Blvd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4055
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4055
Grades: 6-8
| 1,049 students
Rank: #33.
Robert R. Gray Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4949 Addison Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 636-8400
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 636-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
Carmody Hills Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Jadeleaf Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-8180
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-8180
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Brooke Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0480
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0480
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #66.
William W. Hall Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Marlboro Pk
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-2933
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-2933
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
John H. Bayne Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7010 Walker Mill Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 499-7020
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 499-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Seat Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6411 G St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 925-2330
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 925-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #99.
Bradbury Heights Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Glacier Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0570
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0570
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
20743, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4400 Shell St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
6181 Central Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Grades: PK
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20743, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20743, MD include Capitol Heights Elementary School, Walker Mill Middle School and Robert R. Gray Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20743?
9 public elementary schools are located in 20743.
What is the racial composition of students in 20743?
20743 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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