For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,371 students in 20755, MD.
The top ranked public schools in 20755, MD are Pershing Hill Elementary School, Meade Heights Elementary School and Manor View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20755 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20755, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20755, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pershing Hill Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7600 29th Division Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6519
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6519
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Meade Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1925 Reece Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6509
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6509
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Manor View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Macarthur Rd
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6504
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6504
Grades: 1-5
| 215 students
Rank: #44.
Meade High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Clark Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7710
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7710
Grades: 9-12
| 2,349 students
Rank: #55.
Macarthur Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Rockenbach Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-0032
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-0032
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #66.
Meade Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1103 26th St
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 305-2400
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 305-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: n/an/a
7722 Ray Street
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6545
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6545
Grades: PK-K
| 217 students
20755, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Meade Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1100 Clark Rd
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7415
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7415
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20755, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20755, MD include Pershing Hill Elementary School, Meade Heights Elementary School and Manor View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20755?
7 public schools are located in 20755.
What is the racial composition of students in 20755?
20755 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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