For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,479 students in 20772, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20772, MD are Mattaponi Elementary School, Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter and Barack Obama Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20772 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20772, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20772, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mattaponi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11701 Duley Station Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2442
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2442
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9822 Fallard Ct
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250
Gr: K-12 | 1,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Brooke Ln
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Melwood Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Woodyard Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2500
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Patuxent Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Bishopmill Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7700
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Marlton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8506 Old Colony Dr S
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7780
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7780
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Woodyard Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2422
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2422
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Rosaryville Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9925 Rosaryville Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2490
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2490
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Sansbury Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 499-7071
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 499-7071
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter
Charter School
9010 Frank Tippett Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 789-5933
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 789-5933
Gr: K-1 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20772, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20772, MD include Mattaponi Elementary School, Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter and Barack Obama Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20772?
10 public elementary schools are located in 20772.
What is the racial composition of students in 20772?
20772 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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