For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,624 students in 20706, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 20706, MD are Robert Goddard Montessori, Legends Public Charter School and Thomas Johnson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20706 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20706, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20706, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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 middle schools in 20706, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 20706, MD include Robert Goddard Montessori, Legends Public Charter School and Thomas Johnson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 20706?
4 public middle schools are located in 20706.
What is the racial composition of students in 20706?
20706 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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