For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,339 students in 20640, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in 20640, MD are J. C. Parks Elementary School, Henry E. Lackey High School and Matthew Henson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20640 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20640, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20640, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. C. Parks Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Henry E. Lackey High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Chicamuxen Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5431
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5431
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Matthew Henson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
General Smallwood Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4990 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Indian Head Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20640, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20640, MD include J. C. Parks Elementary School, Henry E. Lackey High School and Matthew Henson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20640?
5 public schools are located in 20640.
What is the racial composition of students in 20640?
20640 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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