For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 39 students in Cheltenham, MD.
Cheltenham, MD public school have an average reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public schools of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cheltenham, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Croom High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Surratts Rd
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-8846
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-8846
Gr: 11-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Cheltenham, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rica-southern Md (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
9400 Surratts Rd
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-1840
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-1840
87 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cheltenham, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Cheltenham, MD include Croom High School.
How many public schools are located in Cheltenham?
1 public schools are located in Cheltenham.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheltenham?
Cheltenham public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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