For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,652 students in 20785, MD (there are , serving 543 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 20785, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20785, MD are Thomas G. Pullen, Kenmoor Middle School and William Paca Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20785 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20785, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20785, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas G. Pullen
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Brightseat Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8160
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8160
Grades: K-8
| 736 students
Rank: #22.
Kenmoor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2501 Kenmoor Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2300
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #33.
William Paca Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Sherriff Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1330
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Fairmont Heights High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Columbia Park Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1360
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,054 students
Rank: #66.
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3324 64th Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1944
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1944
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Columbia Park Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Kent Village Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1322
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1322
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Templeton Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Kenmoor Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 985-1880
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 985-1880
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #99.
Dodge Park Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Hubbard Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-4220
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-4220
Grades: PK-6
| 554 students
Rank: #1010.
Cora L. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Nalley Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 636-6340
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 636-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1111.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Lowland Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 333-0980
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 333-0980
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #1212.
G. James Gholson Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Nalley Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-8390
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-8390
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kenmoor Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Grades: PK
| 230 students
20785, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Nalley Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
7910 Scott Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20785, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20785, MD include Thomas G. Pullen, Kenmoor Middle School and William Paca Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20785?
13 public schools are located in 20785.
What percentage of students in 20785 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 20785 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20785?
20785 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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