Best Public Schools in Hyattsville, MD

The city of Hyattsville, Maryland is home to 13 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. The district is ranked 22 out of 25 in the state of Maryland and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the schools in Hyattsville, a few stand out. University Park Elementary ranks the highest in the district, performing significantly above the district and state averages in both math and English language arts. Cesar Chavez Elementary, a magnet school, also performs well, with high proficiency rates. Additionally, Hyattsville Elementary ranks second-highest in the district and has strong proficiency rates, especially in the lower grades.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools, such as Langley Park-McCormick Elementary, struggling and ranking in the bottom 10% of Maryland elementary schools. Additionally, the district faces challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, low graduation rates, and a significant number of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with free and reduced-price lunch eligibility ranging from 61.31% to 91.67% across the schools. These factors likely contribute to the academic struggles observed in the district.