For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,952 students in 20706, MD (there are , serving 583 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 20706, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20706, MD are Glenarden Woods Elementary School, Robert Goddard Montessori and Phyllis E. Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20706 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20706, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 20706, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenarden Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7801 Glenarden Pkwy
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 925-1300
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 925-1300
Grades: 2-5
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Robert Goddard Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9850 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9850 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 499-3373
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 499-3373
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Duval High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9880 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8600
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,484 students
Rank: #55.
Seabrook Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Seabrook Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8542
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8542
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Legends Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9700 Philadelphia Court
Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 455-5900
Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 455-5900
Grades: K-8
| 893 students
Rank: #77.
Catherine T. Reed Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9501 Greenbelt Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8716
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8716
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #88.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8400 Nightingale Dr
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8770
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas Johnson Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Barker Pl
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8680
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8680
Grades: 6-8
| 1,239 students
Rank: #1010.
Gaywood Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6701 97th Ave
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8730
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1111.
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Church St
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 925-2840
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 925-2840
Grades: PK-6
| 631 students
Rank: #1212.
James Mchenry Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8909 Mchenry Ln
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8760
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: n/an/a
Howard B. Owens Science Center
Alternative School
9601 Greenbelt Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8750
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8750
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20706, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20706, MD include Glenarden Woods Elementary School, Robert Goddard Montessori and Phyllis E. Williams Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20706?
13 public schools are located in 20706.
What percentage of students in 20706 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 20706 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20706?
20706 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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