For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,522 students in 20855, MD (there are , serving 11 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 20855, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20855, MD are Candlewood Elementary School, Col. Zadok Magruder High School and Mill Creek Towne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20855 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20855, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20855, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Candlewood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7210 Osprey Drive
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 284-4200
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 284-4200
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Col. Zadok Magruder High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5939 Muncaster Mill Rd
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-5550
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-5550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17700 Park Mill Dr
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-1820
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17301 Bowie Mill Rd
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-5880
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-5880
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Redland Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6505 Muncaster Mill Rd
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-0900
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-0900
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20855, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20855, MD include Candlewood Elementary School, Col. Zadok Magruder High School and Mill Creek Towne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20855?
5 public schools are located in 20855.
What percentage of students in 20855 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 20855 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20855?
20855 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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