For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,483 students in 20653, MD (there are , serving 174 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 20653, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20653, MD are Chesapeake Charter School, Town Creek Elementary School and Esperanza Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20653 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20653, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20653, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20945 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Town Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45805 Dent Dr
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4044
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4044
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Esperanza Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22790 Maple Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4016
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4016
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #44.
Spring Ridge Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19856 Three Notch Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4031
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4031
Grades: 6-8
| 960 students
Rank: #55.
Green Holly Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46060 Millstone Landing Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4064
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4064
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Lexington Park Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46763 Shangri La Dr
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4085
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4085
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
20653, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Mary's County Evening High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20833 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4090
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4090
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20653, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20653, MD include Chesapeake Charter School, Town Creek Elementary School and Esperanza Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20653?
6 public schools are located in 20653.
What percentage of students in 20653 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 20653 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20653?
20653 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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