For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 425 students in 20636, MD (there are , serving 291 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in 20636, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 20636, MD is Hollywood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 20636 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20636, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20636, MD Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44345 Joy Chapel Rd
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-4350
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
20636, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
44345 Joy Chapel Rd
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-4350
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-4350
Gr: PK | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20636, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20636, MD include Hollywood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20636?
1 public schools are located in 20636.
What percentage of students in 20636 go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in 20636 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20636?
20636 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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