Best Schools in Fort Washington, Maryland
11 schools · 9 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High
Choosing a school in Fort Washington?
Use this page to compare every school in Fort Washington by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fort Foote Elementary
Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
J. Frank Dent Elementary
Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Indian Queen Elementary
Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Fort Washington for 2026 are Fort Foote Elementary (6.5/10), J. Frank Dent Elementary (6.4/10), and Indian Queen Elementary (5.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
in this city
Avg Score
4.4
out of 10
Median Home
$418,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
11
in this city
Avg Score
4.4
out of 10
Median Home
$418,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 6.5/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fort Washington schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Fort Washington
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 11 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Foote Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | J. Frank Dent Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Indian Queen Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Oxon Hill Middle | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Excel Academy Public Charter | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Fort Washington Forest Elem | 4.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Avalon Elementary | 3.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Tayac Elementary | 3.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Friendly High | 3.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Apple Grove Elementary | 3.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.4/10
- Median household income
- $124,838
- Median home value
- $418,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Avg commute
- 38 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 82%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Fort Washington compares
Maryland rank
#140 of 141
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Maryland avg (6.3)
Median household income
$125k
113% of Maryland median
Schools in this city
11
Prince George's County Public Schools runs Fort Washington's public schools
11 public schools. Prince George's County Public Schools is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Fort Washington is a Prince George's County Public Schools school (11 of 11).
Among 11 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.7 to 6.5 — the spread is inside Fort Washington, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Washington, Maryland is home to 11 schools, including 11 public schools. The city's schools span 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 4.4 out of 10, schools in Fort Washington show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Fort Washington is Fort Foote Elementary with a composite score of 6.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Fort Washington is served by 1 school district: Prince George's County Public Schools. These districts collectively serve 131,310 students.
Fort Washington's community shows 36% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $124,838. The poverty rate in the area is 4.9%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 281 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 216 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 246 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 |
| 4 | 437 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.6 |
| 5 | 391 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.0 |
| 6 | 302 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.8 |
| 7 | 345 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.7 |
| 8 | 323 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.1 |
| 9 | 366 students · Pre-K–5th | 2.7 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 867 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 943 students · 9th–12th | 3.3 |
Schools in Fort Washington
Fort Washington, Maryland · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$124,838
Median Home Value
$418,100
Median Rent
$1,751/mo
Population
56,236
College Educated
36%
Homeownership
82%
Avg Commute
38 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Community Profile
Fort Washington has a median household income of $124,838. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $418,100, with a median rent of $1,751/month. The local poverty rate of 4.9% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 38 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Maryland
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Fort Washington, Maryland
How many schools are in Fort Washington, Maryland?
Fort Washington has 11 schools, including 11 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Fort Washington, Maryland?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Fort Washington is 4.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Fort Washington, Maryland?
The top-ranked school in Fort Washington on MySchoolScout is Fort Foote Elementary with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Fort Washington, Maryland?
The top-ranked elementary school in Fort Washington on MySchoolScout is Fort Foote Elementary with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Fort Washington, Maryland?
The top-ranked middle school in Fort Washington on MySchoolScout is Oxon Hill Middle with a composite score of 4.9/10.
What is the best high school in Fort Washington, Maryland?
The top-ranked high school in Fort Washington on MySchoolScout is Friendly High with a composite score of 3.3/10.
How many school districts serve Fort Washington, Maryland?
Fort Washington is served by 1 school district: Prince George's County Public Schools.
What is the education level in Fort Washington, Maryland?
According to Census data, 36% of adults in Fort Washington have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Fort Washington, Maryland?
The median household income in Fort Washington is approximately $124,838 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Washington, Maryland?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Fort Washington is 14.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Fort Washington, Maryland?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maryland Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.