For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,112 students in 20650, MD (there are 3 private schools, serving 795 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 20650, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20650, MD are Leonardtown High School, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School and Leonardtown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20650 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20650, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20650, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonardtown High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23995 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0200
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23595 Hayden Farm Lane
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(240) 309-4658
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(240) 309-4658
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Leonardtown Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22885 Duke St
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0250
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0250
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Leonardtown Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24015 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0230
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0230
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. James A. Forrest Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
24005 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0242
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0242
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20650, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20650, MD include Leonardtown High School, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School and Leonardtown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20650?
5 public schools are located in 20650.
What percentage of students in 20650 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 20650 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20650?
20650 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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