For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,560 students in 20634, MD (there are , serving 194 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 20634, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20634, MD are Great Mills High School, Greenview Knolls Elementary School and George Washington Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20634 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20634, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20634, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Mills High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21130 Great Mills Rd
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4001
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,748 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Greenview Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45711 Military Ln
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4095
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4095
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
46155 Carver School Blvd
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4076
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4076
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20634, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20634, MD include Great Mills High School, Greenview Knolls Elementary School and George Washington Carver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20634?
3 public schools are located in 20634.
What percentage of students in 20634 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 20634 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20634?
20634 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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