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Judith P. Hoyer Montessori

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Judith P. Hoyer Montessori ranks 349 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-8

349^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Judith P. Hoyer Montessori is a public PK-8 magnet school in Landover, MD, serving 361 students within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, and it stands out as a high-performing option in an area where many nearby schools struggle.

This school’s academic performance is a major draw, especially in English Language Arts (ELA), where 61.3% of all students were proficient in 2025-2026—far above the district average of 38.9% and the state average of 51.7%. This is dramatically higher than nearby schools like Highland Park Elementary and Carmody Hills Elementary, both at 17.3% proficiency. In upper-grade math, the Montessori approach shines: 45.5% of 6th graders were proficient in math, compared to just 10.9% in the district, and 8th-grade math proficiency (28%) is nearly three times the state average (9.6%). The school also excels at serving all students, ranking in the 68th percentile for male students and the 64th percentile for low socio-economic status students statewide, showing it effectively closes achievement gaps.

Another standout feature is the school’s exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.5% in 2023-2024, compared to the district average of 32.7%. This is a stark contrast to nearby schools like Seat Pleasant Elementary (52.5%) and Robert R. Gray Elementary (45.5%), suggesting a highly engaged student body and strong school culture. While science scores in 8th grade (12% proficiency) lag behind the state average (30.9%), the school’s consistent upward trend—from the 32nd percentile in 2021-2022 to the 60th percentile in 2025-2026—indicates effective leadership and teaching. Notably, its success isn’t driven by higher spending ($21,229 per student), as schools like Robert R. Gray ($29,055) and Seat Pleasant ($31,455) spend more but achieve far less, highlighting the power of the Montessori model and school culture.

361

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,229

Per pupil spending ?

42.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

929 Hill Rd
Landover, MD 20785

(301) 808-4420

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

81.2%

White:

8.0%

Hispanic:

7.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 50th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Prince George's County Public Schools

✓Above the Maryland median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 10 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg25%

Maryland avg38%

Elementary school

349^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

83^rd of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 24%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 135Elementary Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	57.7	349 of 864	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.1	313 of 865	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.5	379 of 859	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.2	438 of 855	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.9	582 of 862	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.0	404 of 802	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.1	513 of 853	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.7	415 of 857	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.8	394 of 847	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.7	419 of 845	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	48.8	403 of 859	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.1	469 of 867	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.2	392 of 847	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.4	337 of 857	60.7%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.8	244 of 504	51.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	22.7	597 of 796	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	50.4	198 of 546	63.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	54.0	253 of 788	67.9%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	74.3	83 of 339	75.5%	★★★★☆
2025	78.2	68 of 337	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	55.2	114 of 328	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.1	95 of 322	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	63.9	110 of 333	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.5	87 of 303	71.3%	★★★★☆
2019	79.2	65 of 316	79.4%	★★★★☆
2018	79.0	68 of 328	79.3%	★★★★☆
2017	86.5	45 of 317	85.8%	★★★★☆
2016	77.8	57 of 314	81.8%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	69.8	54 of 259	79.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	35.4	188 of 303	38.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	87.7	20 of 288	93.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2021)68th percentile+18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)64th percentile+14 vs school

African American (2021)52nd percentile~ school

Female (2021)25th percentile-25 vs school

Middle school

Male (2021)93rd percentile+22 vs school

African American (2021)79th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2021)38th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts61%+10 vs state

Mathematics27%~ state avg

Science22%-10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, October 27, 2018

The school has to follow the Common Core because it is a county public school however, they do a great job continuing the Montessori curriculum at the same time! My daughter started in Pre-K 3 where they were a half day student, which is why they did not participate in all activities. They welcome me into the building whenever I want to volunteer, you just have to have the county required background check. They take the students on multiple field trips and provide a lot of wonderful experiences! My only concern is the communication between the school and parents. They do everything via Rallyhood and sometimes it is not the most effective way to communicate as well, sometimes the communication is sent out with very short notice for the parents.
My daughter loves it here! The school is preparing the students for high school and beyond. I am glad they have to incorporate the Common Core and the standards and expectations for the state curriculum because the county does not have a Montessori High School and therefore our students have to be able to adjust to the "regular" school life, which many students who come from Montessori struggle to do. They provide a good balance for our children! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Feels they could apply the Montessori approach more. The Pre-K children are excluded from special activities. (Field trips and some Fundraisers) There is a lack of enthusiasm to have parents in the classroom. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)							MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	929 Hill Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 808-4420	361	24	15.2	42.4%	29 (8.0%)	293 (81.2%)	28 (7.8%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	57.7	349^th of 864 public elementary schools	59.6%		62.1	313^th of 865 public elementary schools	63.8%	36	31.0	18.4	19.2	45.5	18.2	28.0	27.2	51.7	47.4	65.4	78.8	81.8	48.0	61.3		30.8	12.0	$21,229	$1,131	$20,099
Highland Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6501 Lowland Dr	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 333-0980	210	17	12.1	93.8%	2 (1.0%)	164 (78.1%)	43 (20.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.6	828^th of 864 public elementary schools	4.2%		11.2	819^th of 865 public elementary schools	5.3%	9	18.8	0.0	0.0				5.6	27.3	8.8	16.3				17.3		9.1		$22,371	$1,490	$20,881
Carmody Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Jadeleaf Ave	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 808-8180	389	30	13.1	93.3%	12 (3.1%)	198 (50.9%)	174 (44.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	9.5	830^th of 864 public elementary schools	3.9%		13.5	784^th of 865 public elementary schools	9.4%	46	14.9	4.3	3.2				7.6	15.2	14.5	23.0				17.3		8.3		$20,961	$2,249	$18,712
Cora L. Rice Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	950 Nalley Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 636-6340	516	43	12.0	89.7%	8 (1.6%)	410 (79.5%)	82 (15.9%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	28.2	594^th of 864 public elementary schools	31.3%		15.1	752^nd of 865 public elementary schools	13.1%	158	26.3	22.4	7.1				17.8	32.9	51.7	23.5				34.2		25.9		$20,809	$2,316	$18,493
Columbia Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Kent Village Dr	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 925-1322	429	31	13.7	92.3%	8 (1.9%)	186 (43.4%)	225 (52.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	14.7	756^th of 864 public elementary schools	12.5%		20.4	679^th of 865 public elementary schools	21.5%	77	14.3	11.6	15.3				13.6	27.1	17.4	18.6				21.2		15.5		$21,852	$2,388	$19,464
William Paca Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7801 Sherriff Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 925-1330	563	39	14.3	95.4%	27 (4.8%)	234 (41.6%)	219 (38.9%)	70 (12.4%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	25.5	622^nd of 864 public elementary schools	28.0%		24.4	621^st of 865 public elementary schools	28.2%	1	28.9	26.8	11.7				22.1	27.6	26.8	29.8				28.1		22.7		$18,935	$1,829	$17,106
Seat Pleasant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6411 G St	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 925-2330	284	27	10.5	95.8%	5 (1.8%)	171 (60.2%)	99 (34.9%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	6.2	858^th of 864 public elementary schools	0.7%		10.4	828^th of 865 public elementary schools	4.3%	30	6.8	4.3	0.0				4.1	13.6	15.2	9.1				13.0		2.9		$31,455	$3,485	$27,970
Robert Frost Elementary	Public	K-5	7910 Scott Road	Landover	20784	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 918-8792	257	22	11.6	96.9%	18 (7.0%)	56 (21.8%)	177 (68.9%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.2	565^th of 864 public elementary schools	34.6%		25.9	602^nd of 865 public elementary schools	30.4%	37	38.6	14.3	24.5				25.9	36.4	19.0	39.6				32.4		20.4		$24,939	$1,974	$22,965
Thomas G. Pullen	Public, Magnet	K-8	700 Brightseat Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 808-8160	740	53	13.9	48.5%	28 (3.8%)	598 (80.8%)	79 (10.7%)	8 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.2%)	61.4	312^th of 864 public elementary schools	63.9%		58.6	350^th of 865 public elementary schools	59.5%	38	33.8	20.0	23.0	33.7	39.6	31.1	33.1	71.6	48.6	58.1	68.3	81.2	76.5	68.7	79.2	29.7	30.3	$18,157	$958	$17,199
Templeton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Kenmoor Dr	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 985-1880	646	53	12.0	95.2%	28 (4.3%)	87 (13.5%)	353 (54.6%)	171 (26.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	10.2	821^st of 864 public elementary schools	5.0%		13.8	778^th of 865 public elementary schools	10.1%	43	8.0	12.2	3.6				8.1	19.5	20.4	16.5				18.9		8.0		$20,736	$1,535	$19,202

Frequently Asked Questions about Judith P. Hoyer Montessori

Is Judith P. Hoyer Montessori a good school?

Judith P. Hoyer Montessori ranks 349^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Judith P. Hoyer Montessori in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

How many students attend Judith P. Hoyer Montessori?

In the 2024-25 school year, 361 students attended Judith P. Hoyer Montessori.

What is the racial makeup of Judith P. Hoyer Montessori?

Students at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori are 81% African American, 8% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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