For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,392 students in Bladensburg, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 540 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Bladensburg, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bladensburg, MD are Rogers Heights Elementary School, Bladensburg High School and Bladensburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bladensburg, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bladensburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bladensburg, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rogers Heights Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 58th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1860
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1860
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Bladensburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 57th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 887-6700
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 887-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Bladensburg Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4915 Annapolis Rd
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1450
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1450
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Port Towns Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4351 58th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1480
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
International High School Langley Park
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5150 Annapolis Rd
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 702-3910
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 702-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bladensburg, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Bladensburg, MD include Rogers Heights Elementary School, Bladensburg High School and Bladensburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bladensburg?
5 public schools are located in Bladensburg.
What percentage of students in Bladensburg go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Bladensburg are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bladensburg?
Bladensburg public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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