For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,516 students in 20772, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20772, MD are Mattaponi Elementary School, Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter and Barack Obama Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20772 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20772, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20772, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mattaponi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11701 Duley Station Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2442
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2442
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9822 Fallard Ct
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250
Grades: K-12
| 1,500 students
Rank: #33.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Brooke Ln
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Marlton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8506 Old Colony Dr S
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7780
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7780
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
Melwood Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Woodyard Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2500
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2500
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
Patuxent Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Bishopmill Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7700
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #77.
Rosaryville Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9925 Rosaryville Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2490
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2490
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #88.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Sansbury Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 499-7071
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 499-7071
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
20772, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Incarcerated Youth Center (Jacs) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13400 Dille Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20772, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20772, MD include Mattaponi Elementary School, Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter and Barack Obama Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20772?
8 public elementary schools are located in 20772.
What is the racial composition of students in 20772?
20772 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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