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Best Schools in Landover, Maryland

15 schools · 10 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Public: 12
Private: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.2/10
Estimated Scores: 27%
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Choosing a school in Landover?

Use this page to compare every school in Landover 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.

Thomas G. Pullen

8.8/10

Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Kenmoor Middle

8.0/10

Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Cora L. Rice Elementary

7.5/10

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 Landover for 2026 are Thomas G. Pullen (8.8/10), Kenmoor Middle (8.0/10), and Cora L. Rice Elementary (7.5/10), 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

15

12 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.2

out of 10

Median Home

$346,000

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Cora L. Rice Elementary

Rates 7.5/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Landover schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Landover

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 15 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Thomas G. Pullen8.8 / 10
2Kenmoor Middle8.0 / 10
3Cora L. Rice Elementary7.5 / 10
4Dodge Park Elementary7.0 / 10
5Judith P. Hoyer Montessori6.0 / 10
6William Paca Elementary6.0 / 10
7Templeton Elementary5.9 / 10
8G. James Gholson Middle5.2 / 10
9Highland Park Elementary4.3 / 10
10Fairmont Heights High3.6 / 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
6.2/10

47% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$83,690

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$346,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
30%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
34 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
50%

Of occupied housing units

How Landover compares

Maryland rank

#81 of 141

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Maryland avg (6.3)

Median household income

$84k

76% of Maryland median

Schools in this city

15

Prince George's County Public Schools runs Landover's public schools

12 public schools. Prince George's County Public Schools is the only district on the page.

Every assigned public school in Landover is a Prince George's County Public Schools school (12 of 12).

Among 11 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.5 to 8.8 — the spread is inside Landover, not a citywide average.

About Schools in Landover, Maryland

Landover, Maryland is home to 15 schools, including 12 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.2 out of 10, schools in Landover 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 Landover is Thomas G. Pullen with a composite score of 8.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Landover is served by 1 school district: Prince George's County Public Schools. These districts collectively serve 131,310 students.

Landover's community shows 30% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $83,690. The poverty rate in the area is 13.9%.

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.

Filter by ZIP:20785(15)

Elementary Schools

10 schools
#SchoolRating
1736 students · Kindergarten–8th8.8
2543 students · Pre-K–5th7.5
3554 students · Pre-K–6th7.0
4364 students · Pre-K–8th6.0
5574 students · Pre-K–5th6.0
6781 students · Pre-K–5th5.9
7243 students · Pre-K–5th4.3
8413 students · Pre-K–5th3.5
Private Schools2 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1134 students · Pre-K–8thNot Rated
278 students · Pre-K–8thNot Rated

Middle Schools

3 schools
#SchoolRating
1914 students · 6th–8th8.0
2749 students · 6th–8th5.2
Private Schools1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

153 students · 2nd–8thNot Rated

High Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
11,054 students · 9th–12th3.6

Other Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
1230 students · Pre-K–Pre-K7.3

Schools in Landover

Landover, Maryland · 15 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$83,690

Median Home Value

$346,000

Median Rent

$1,764/mo

Population

40,946

College Educated

30%

Homeownership

50%

Avg Commute

34 min

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Community Profile

Landover has a median household income of $83,690. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $346,000, with a median rent of $1,764/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.9%. The average commute for residents is 34 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

Elementary
10
Middle
3
High
1
Other
1

How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Landover, Maryland

How many schools are in Landover, Maryland?

Landover has 15 schools, including 12 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Landover, Maryland?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Landover is 6.2 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 Landover, Maryland?

The top-ranked school in Landover on MySchoolScout is Thomas G. Pullen with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Landover, Maryland?

The top-ranked elementary school in Landover on MySchoolScout is Thomas G. Pullen with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Landover, Maryland?

The top-ranked middle school in Landover on MySchoolScout is Kenmoor Middle with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best high school in Landover, Maryland?

The top-ranked high school in Landover on MySchoolScout is Fairmont Heights High with a composite score of 3.6/10.

How many school districts serve Landover, Maryland?

Landover is served by 1 school district: Prince George's County Public Schools.

What is the education level in Landover, Maryland?

According to Census data, 30% of adults in Landover have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Landover, Maryland?

The median household income in Landover is approximately $83,690 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Landover, Maryland?

Yes, Landover has 3 private schools alongside 12 public schools. The top-rated private school is Foundation Learning Center the with a score of 7.3/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Landover, Maryland?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Landover is 13.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Landover, 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.