For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,230 students in 20646, MD (there are , serving 553 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 20646, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20646, MD are La Plata High School, Mary H. Matula Elementary School and Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20646 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20646, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20646, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Plata High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6035 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-1100
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,217 students
Rank: #22.
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6025 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Willow Ln
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #44.
Milton M. Somers Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Willow Lane
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4663
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4663
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #55.
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5998 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-3884
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-3884
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix International School Of The Arts
Charter School
95 Catalpa Dr
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 202-4159
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 202-4159
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20646, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20646, MD include La Plata High School, Mary H. Matula Elementary School and Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20646?
6 public schools are located in 20646.
What percentage of students in 20646 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 20646 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20646?
20646 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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