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Best District Heights Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,300 students in District Heights, MD.

The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an score of 6% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and score of 19% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in District Heights have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.

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

Best Public Elementary Schools in District Heights, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Longfields Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
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3300 Newkirk Ave
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455

Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Rank: #22.

North Forestville Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2311 Ritchie Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7098

Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

District Heights Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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2200 County Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0484

Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Francis Scott Key Elementary School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
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2301 Scott Key Dr
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-7970

Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #55.

Samuel P. Massie Academy

(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
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3301 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 669-1120

Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Rank: #66.

Drew-freeman Middle School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
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2600 Brooks Dr
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0900

Gr: 6-8 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #77.

Andrew Jackson Academy

(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
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3500 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310

Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in District Heights, MD?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in District Heights, MD include Longfields Elementary School, North Forestville Elementary School and District Heights Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in District Heights?

7 public elementary schools are located in District Heights.

What is the racial composition of students in District Heights?

District Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).

Which public elementary schools in District Heights are often viewed compared to one another?