For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,980 students in 20601, MD (there are , serving 515 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 20601, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20601, MD are Malcolm Elementary School, Thomas Stone High School and J. P. Ryon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20601 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20601, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20601, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malcolm Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14760 Poplar Hill Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2691
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2691
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Stone High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3785 Leonardtown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2601
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,173 students
Rank: #33.
J. P. Ryon Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12140 Vivian Adams Dr
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-3090
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
John Hanson Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3165 John Hanson Dr
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-4520
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20601, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20601, MD include Malcolm Elementary School, Thomas Stone High School and J. P. Ryon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20601?
4 public schools are located in 20601.
What percentage of students in 20601 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 20601 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20601?
20601 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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