For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,802 students in 20774, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20774, MD are Perrywood Elementary School, Ardmore Elementary School and Imagine Foundations At Leeland Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20774 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20774, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20774, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perrywood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Watkins Park Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 218-3040
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 218-3040
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9301 Ardwick Ardmore Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 925-1311
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 925-1311
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Imagine Foundations At Leeland Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14111 Oak Grove Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 383-1899
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 383-1899
Gr: K-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
Kettering Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Layton St
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-5977
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-5977
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Kettering Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Herrington Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-4060
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
20774, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 621-6015
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 621-6015
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20774, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20774, MD include Perrywood Elementary School, Ardmore Elementary School and Imagine Foundations At Leeland Pcs.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20774?
5 public elementary schools are located in 20774.
What is the racial composition of students in 20774?
20774 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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