Best District Heights Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,300 students in District Heights, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 858 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in District Heights, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in District Heights, MD are Longfields Elementary School, North Forestville Elementary School and District Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

District Heights, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in District Heights have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).