For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,293 students in 20705, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20705, MD are Vansville Elementary School, Beltsville Academy and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20705 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20705, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20705, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vansville Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6813 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Beltsville Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Wicomico Ave
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Gr: PK-8 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4545 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0650
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0650
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Calverton Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Beltsville Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0640
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0640
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
James E. Duckworth
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11201 Evans Trl
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20705, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20705, MD include Vansville Elementary School, Beltsville Academy and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20705?
5 public elementary schools are located in 20705.
What is the racial composition of students in 20705?
20705 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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