Best Lanham Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 897 students in Lanham, MD.
The top-ranked public charter school in Lanham, MD is Legends Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lanham, MD public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in Lanham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 89% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Lanham, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legends Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9700 Philadelphia Court
Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 455-5900
Gr: K-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lanham, MD?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lanham, MD include Legends Public Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Lanham?
1 public charter schools are located in Lanham.
What is the racial composition of students in Lanham?
Lanham public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 89% (majority Black).

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