For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,117 students in 20715, MD (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,275 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 20715, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20715, MD are Tulip Grove Elementary School, Whitehall Elementary School and Yorktown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20715 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20715, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20715, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tulip Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2909 Trainor Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2680
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2680
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3901 Woodhaven Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-1000
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-1000
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Yorktown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7301 Race Track Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6610
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6610
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Woodmore Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3501 Moylan Dr
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 390-0239
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 390-0239
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Kenilworth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12520 Kembridge Dr
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6600
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-6600
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Bowie High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15200 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2600
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,580 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Samuel Ogle Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4111 Chelmont Ln
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2641
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2641
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Benjamin Tasker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4901 Collington Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2660
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Rockledge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Laurel Bowie Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2720
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Chapel Forge E C C
Special Education School
12711 Milan Way
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2740
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2740
Gr: PK | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20715, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20715, MD include Tulip Grove Elementary School, Whitehall Elementary School and Yorktown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20715?
10 public schools are located in 20715.
What percentage of students in 20715 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 20715 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20715?
20715 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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