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📍 Upper Marlboro, US

School District for
Zip Code 20782

Prince George's County Public Schools · Grades Pre-K – 12th

6
out of 10 Rating Average
Based on NCES 2024-2025 data
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School District · Upper Marlboro, US
Prince George's County Public Schools
📍 US · Zip Code 20782
6/10
Rating
Students
207
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
Average About this district: Public school district serving Prince George's, MD ·
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES 2024–2025
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
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District Website
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District Office
14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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District Type
Supervisory Union
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Charter Status
Not applicable
Assigned Schools for Zip 20782
Based on NCES district data · Always verify directly with the district
Schools in Prince George's County Public Schools197 schools · NCES 2024
🏫 Elementary Schools (123)
  • Cherokee Lane Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 863 students
  • Springhill Lake Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 804 students
  • Calverton Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 767 students
  • Port Towns Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 747 students
  • Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem — Grades PK–5 · 734 students
  • Glenridge Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 723 students
  • Bladensburg Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 713 students
  • Langley Park-McCormick Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 697 students
  • Vansville Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 677 students
  • Templeton Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 646 students
  • Edward M. Felegy ES — Grades PK–5 · 641 students
  • Ridgecrest Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 631 students
  • Barack Obama Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 629 students
  • James McHenry Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 610 students
  • Rosa L. Parks Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 607 students
  • Lake Arbor Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 593 students
  • Scotchtown Hills Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 589 students
  • Northview Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 587 students
  • Riverdale Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 586 students
  • Thomas S. Stone Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 580 students
  • Montpelier Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 573 students
  • Brandywine Elementary — Grades K–5 · 572 students
  • William Paca Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 563 students
  • Panorama Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 554 students
  • Carole Highlands Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 544 students
  • + 98 more elementary schools
📚 Middle Schools (25)
  • Hyattsville Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,305 students
  • Greenbelt Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,270 students
  • Buck Lodge Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,200 students
  • Thomas Johnson Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,180 students
  • William Wirt Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,124 students
  • Ellen Ochoa Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,086 students
  • Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi — Grades 6–8 · 1,077 students
  • Benjamin Tasker Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,058 students
  • Walker Mill Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,054 students
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,047 students
  • Drew-Freeman Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,022 students
  • Kenmoor Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,021 students
  • Nicholas Orem Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,007 students
  • Charles Carroll Middle — Grades 6–8 · 884 students
  • Kettering Middle — Grades 6–8 · 874 students
  • Samuel Ogle Middle — Grades 6–8 · 806 students
  • James Madison Middle — Grades 6–8 · 800 students
  • Oxon Hill Middle — Grades 6–8 · 773 students
  • Ernest Everett Just Middle — Grades 6–8 · 752 students
  • Stephen Decatur Middle — Grades 6–8 · 751 students
  • Thurgood Marshall Middle — Grades 6–8 · 707 students
  • Gwynn Park Middle — Grades 6–8 · 702 students
  • Benjamin Stoddert Middle — Grades 6–8 · 628 students
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Middle — Grades 6–8 · 605 students
  • G. James Gholson Middle — Grades 6–8 · 603 students
🎓 High Schools (24)
  • High Point High — Grades 9–12 · 3,012 students
  • Charles Herbert Flowers High — Grades 9–12 · 2,712 students
  • Parkdale High — Grades 9–12 · 2,588 students
  • Bowie High — Grades 9–12 · 2,580 students
  • Eleanor Roosevelt High — Grades 9–12 · 2,544 students
  • Duval High — Grades 9–12 · 2,522 students
  • Northwestern High — Grades 9–12 · 2,396 students
  • Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High — Grades 9–12 · 2,291 students
  • Laurel High — Grades 9–12 · 2,129 students
  • Bladensburg High — Grades 9–12 · 2,114 students
  • Suitland High — Grades 9–12 · 1,847 students
  • Oxon Hill High — Grades 9–12 · 1,562 students
  • Potomac High — Grades 9–12 · 1,347 students
  • Frederick Douglass High — Grades 9–12 · 1,183 students
  • Largo High — Grades 9–12 · 1,159 students
  • Gwynn Park High — Grades 9–12 · 1,147 students
  • Crossland High — Grades 9–12 · 1,094 students
  • Fairmont Heights High — Grades 9–12 · 1,090 students
  • Friendly High — Grades 9–12 · 894 students
  • Surrattsville High — Grades 9–12 · 875 students
  • Central High — Grades 9–12 · 754 students
  • Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC — Grades 9–12 · 462 students
  • International High School @ Langley Park — Grades 9–12 · 368 students
  • International High school @ Largo — Grades 9–12 · 354 students
🏠 Other Schools (25)
  • Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter — Grades K–12 · 1,681 students
  • Colin L Powell Academy — Grades PK–8 · 1,661 students
  • Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter — Grades K–12 · 1,503 students
  • Accokeek Academy — Grades K–8 · 1,445 students
  • Beltsville Academy — Grades PK–8 · 1,113 students
  • Legends Public Charter School — Grades K–8 · 897 students
  • Thomas G. Pullen — Grades K–8 · 740 students
  • Dora Kennedy French Immersion — Grades K–8 · 684 students
  • College Park Academy — Grades 6–12 · 682 students
  • Benjamin D. Foulois Academy — Grades K–8 · 540 students
  • John Hanson Montessori — Grades PK–8 · 496 students
  • Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS — Grades K–8 · 480 students
  • Samuel P. Massie Academy — Grades PK–8 · 477 students
  • Robert Goddard Montessori — Grades PK–8 · 464 students
  • Andrew Jackson Academy — Grades PK–8 · 458 students
  • Excel Academy Public Charter — Grades K–8 · 454 students
  • William W. Hall Academy — Grades PK–8 · 444 students
  • Robert R. Gray Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 375 students
  • Imagine Lincoln PCS — Grades K–8 · 371 students
  • Maya Angelou French Immersion — Grades K–8 · 363 students
  • Judith P. Hoyer Montessori — Grades PK–8 · 361 students
  • Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS — Grades K–8 · 357 students
  • Imagine Andrews Public Charter — Grades K–8 · 347 students
  • C. Elizabeth Rieg — Grades K–12 · 148 students
  • James E. Duckworth — Grades K–12 · 99 students
Source: NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via Urban Institute. School assignment within a zip code depends on your exact address — confirm with the district.
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Elementary Schools
Pre-K – 5th Grade · Grades ?
👥 enrollment data unavailable enrolled
Academic Rating5/10 — Average
District Statisticsvs. National Average
MetricPrince George's County Public SchoolsNational AverageComparison
Student Enrollment3,700Data not available
Number of Schools2076Varies by district
Per-Pupil Spending$17,400/yr (est.)$13,700/yrState avg est.
District TypeSupervisory UnionPublic District
Overall Rating6/10 — AverageNear average
🌏 District Map Boundary from U.S. Census TIGER
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Always verify before deciding: Contact Prince George's County Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment. Boundaries change annually and open enrollment may alter your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Prince George's County Public Schools serve?
Prince George's County Public Schools serves students from Pre-K – 12th. The district operates schools at multiple levels to serve all students in zip code 20782. Contact the district directly to confirm grade configurations at specific schools.
How do I contact Prince George's County Public Schools?
You can reach Prince George's County Public Schools via phone: (301)952-6000 or website: www.pgcps.org. The district office can help with school assignment questions, enrollment, registration, and general inquiries about programs and services in zip code 20782.
Is Prince George's County Public Schools a public school district?
Prince George's County Public Schools is classified as a supervisory union. Public school districts are funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars and are open to all students residing within district boundaries. Enrollment is generally free of charge, and students are assigned to schools based on home address. To confirm eligibility and enrollment requirements for zip code 20782, contact Prince George's County Public Schools directly.

About Prince George's County Public Schools

Families searching for schools in Prince George's, Maryland (ZIP 20782) are zoned to Prince George's County Public Schools. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of Maryland districts on the data NCES reports. The district covers Pre-K – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.

Funding and Resources

Per-pupil spending at Prince George's County Public Schools runs approximately $17,400 annually, placing it near the Maryland state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.

District Scale and Program Breadth

Prince George's County Public Schools is a district of unknown size with multiple schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Contact Prince George's County Public Schools to learn about available programs and services.

Understanding the 6/10 Rating

SchoolDistrictFinder rates Prince George's County Public Schools 6 out of 10 — average among Maryland public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.

Prince George's County Public Schools falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.

Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 20782

Children in zip code 20782 are assigned to Prince George's County Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 20782, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.

To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Prince George's County Public Schools at (301)952-6000 or visit www.pgcps.org. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Maryland districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.

School Districts and Home Values in Prince George'S

Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Prince George's County Public Schools serves zip code 20782, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 20782 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.

Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Maryland, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Prince George's County Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 20782.

Data Sources and Accuracy

All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Prince George's County Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 20782 data.

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District at a Glance
Overall Rating6/10
GradeAverage
Grades ServedPre-K – 12th
District TypeSupervisory Union
Total Students~N/A
Total Schools207
Per-Pupil Spending$17,400/yr (est.)
Phone(301)952-6000
Data SourceNCES 2024
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School district assignments are estimates based on NCES 2024 geographic data. Always verify your exact assignment directly with your local school district before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Ratings reflect academic performance data from state assessments and other publicly available metrics.