For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,259 students in College Park, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in College Park, MD are Paint Branch Elementary School, Berwyn Heights Elementary School and Hollywood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
College Park, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in College Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in College Park, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paint Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Pierce Ave
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 513-5300
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 513-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Berwyn Heights Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Pontiac St
College Park, MD 20740
(240) 684-6210
College Park, MD 20740
(240) 684-6210
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9811 49th Ave
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 513-5900
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 513-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in College Park, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in College Park, MD include Paint Branch Elementary School, Berwyn Heights Elementary School and Hollywood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in College Park?
3 public elementary schools are located in College Park.
What is the racial composition of students in College Park?
College Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in College Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in College Park include: Paint Branch Elementary School vs. Berwyn Heights Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School vs. Berwyn Heights Elementary School, Berwyn Heights Elementary School vs. Hollywood Elementary School
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