Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20721

Summary:

The 20721 zip code area in Maryland is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Lake Arbor Elementary and Kingsford Elementary) and 1 middle school (Ernest Everett Just Middle). These schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 60% to 72%.

Among the 3 schools, Kingsford Elementary stands out as the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts across all grades compared to the other schools and the Prince George's County Public Schools district and state averages. Lake Arbor Elementary also shows promise, with the highest math proficiency rates among the 3 schools, particularly in 3rd grade.

However, the schools in the 20721 zip code area face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates (over 32%) and stark performance gaps compared to state averages, especially in math proficiency. Addressing these issues, along with the socioeconomic factors, will be crucial in improving educational outcomes for students in this community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)							MCAP English Language Arts (2025)							MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)		MCAP Social Studies (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kingsford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 Enterprise Rd	Mitchellville	20721	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 390-0260	458	31	15.0	61.4%	2 (0.4%)	401 (87.6%)	36 (7.9%)	8 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	27.6	578^th of 865 public elementary schools	33.2%		32	517^th of 859 public elementary schools	39.8%	61	14.1	10.5	14.3				12.8	32.4	44.2	40.8				39.5		13.2			$18,316	$980	$17,336
Lake Arbor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10205 Lake Arbor Way	Mitchellville	20721	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 808-5940	593	45	13.2	91.1%	4 (0.7%)	535 (90.2%)	29 (4.9%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	24.3	622^nd of 865 public elementary schools	28.1%		26	572^nd of 859 public elementary schools	33.4%	50	33.7	14.1	6.3				17.9	37.4	22.9	35.8				32.3		8.4			$20,190	$1,207	$18,984
Ernest Everett Just Middle	Public	6-8	1300 Campus Way N	Mitchellville	20721	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 808-4040	752	52	14.4	92.6%	1 (0.1%)	640 (85.1%)	97 (12.9%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	34.6	204^th of 337 public middle schools	39.5%		27.4	215^th of 328 public middle schools	34.5%	11				6.3	5.1	7.3	6.4				48.0	47.1	35.6	43.4	9.1		15.6	28.5	$19,086	$1,137	$17,949

Cities Near Zip Code 20721

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mitchellville	1.67 mi	4	216^th
Bowie	2.34 mi	14	140^th
Springdale	2.66 mi	2	141^st
Upper Marlboro	2.84 mi	19	199^th
Lanham	3.54 mi	9	211^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.