For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 437 students in 20744, MD.
The top ranked public charter school in 20744, MD is Excel Academy Public Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 20744 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in 20744, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best 20744, MD Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Bock Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 925-2320
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 925-2320
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
20744, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8700 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4940
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4940
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
12500 Fort Washington Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 20744, MD?
The top ranked public charter schools in 20744, MD include Excel Academy Public Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 20744?
1 public charter schools are located in 20744.
What is the racial composition of students in 20744?
20744 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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