Best 20784 Maryland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,655 students in 20784, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 412 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 20784, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20784, MD are Robert Frost Elementary School, Woodridge Elementary School and Lamont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20784 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20784, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best 20784, MD Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7910 Scott Road
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8792
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Flintridge Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8585
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Lamont Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Good Luck Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 513-5205
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8300 Quintana St
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8708
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Cooper Lane Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3817 Cooper Ln
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 925-1350
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Charles Carroll Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6130 Lamont Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8640
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Glenridge Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7200 Gallatin St
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8740
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
5211 Flintridge Drive
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 952-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 20784, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20784, MD include Robert Frost Elementary School, Woodridge Elementary School and Lamont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20784?
8 public schools are located in 20784.
What percentage of students in 20784 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 20784 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20784?
20784 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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