Best Schools in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
22 schools · 13 Elementary · 1 Middle · 4 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in Upper Marlboro?
Use this page to compare every school in Upper Marlboro by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter
Other · Prince George's County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Kettering Middle
Middle · Prince George's County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Mattaponi Elementary
Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Upper Marlboro for 2026 are Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter (7.7/10), Kettering Middle (7.3/10), and Mattaponi Elementary (7.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 21 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
22
16 public · 6 private
Avg Score
5.7
out of 10
Median Home
$441,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
22
16 public · 6 private
Avg Score
5.7
out of 10
Median Home
$441,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.3/10 despite 66% 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 Upper Marlboro schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Upper Marlboro
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (21 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Kettering Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Mattaponi Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | St Mary of the Assumption School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Frederick Douglass High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | International High School @ Largo | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Edified Christian Preparatory Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Arrowhead Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Riverdale Baptist School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Excellence Christian School | 5.9 / 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
- 5.7/10
- Median household income
- $131,984
- Median home value
- $441,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46%
- Avg commute
- 38 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 83%
19% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Upper Marlboro compares
Maryland rank
#102 of 141
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Maryland avg (6.3)
Median household income
$132k
119% of Maryland median
Schools in this city
21
About Schools in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Upper Marlboro is a mid-sized public school market in Prince George's County, Maryland, with 16 ranked public schools and an average score of 6.3 out of 10. That average sits in competitive territory, but the distribution matters as much as the mean: 4 schools — exactly 25% of the ranked pool — clear the 7-out-of-10 threshold, giving parents with address flexibility real options above the city norm.
Mattaponi Elementary leads the city at 8.8 out of 10, a standout result that places it well above the local average and signals strong academic execution at the elementary level. Barack Obama Elementary (7.9) and Patuxent Elementary (7.7) round out a cluster of high-performing elementary options, meaning the city's strongest concentration of performance sits at the K-5 stage. Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter earns a 7.6 and is the only non-traditional option in the top tier — worth a look for families drawn to STEM-focused instruction. Melwood Elementary (6.9) falls just below the 7.0 mark but still tracks above the city average, giving parents a fifth school worth vetting.
The practical story for elementary-aged children is encouraging: four of the city's top five schools serve that grade band, so parents in that stage of family planning have the most to work with here. The charter option broadens the picture slightly, but Upper Marlboro's public landscape is dominated by traditional district schools under Prince George's County Public Schools. Families should confirm attendance boundaries carefully — Prince George's County uses strict geographic zoning, and proximity to a high-scoring school does not guarantee enrollment.
For middle and high school families, the ranked pool is thinner at the top end. The 12 schools scoring below 7.0 span a range that warrants individual review rather than broad assumptions. Parents evaluating secondary options should pull individual school score breakdowns on each campus to compare academic, growth, and equity components separately before drawing conclusions.
Elementary Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 368 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 406 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 535 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 |
| 4 | 485 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.3 |
| 5 | 640 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.9 |
| 6 | 501 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 |
| 7 | 284 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 |
| 8 | 309 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.4 |
| 9 | 508 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.0 |
| 10 | 403 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.6 |
Show all 13 elementary schools in Upper Marlboro
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 913 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,182 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 362 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 3 | 1,033 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
| 4 | 2,270 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 |
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,500 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.7 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Riverdale Baptist School
Private
287 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 2 | Fairhaven School
Private
60 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 3 | Fellowship Baptist Academy
Private
19 students · 3rd–12th | — | ||
Schools in Upper Marlboro
Upper Marlboro, Maryland · 22 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$131,984
Median Home Value
$441,500
Median Rent
$2,129/mo
Population
104,989
College Educated
46%
Homeownership
83%
Avg Commute
38 min
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Community Profile
Upper Marlboro has a median household income of $131,984. It is a well-educated community where 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $441,500, with a median rent of $2,129/month. The local poverty rate of 4.7% 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
- 13
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 4
- Other
- 4
Resources
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
How many schools are in Upper Marlboro, Maryland?
Upper Marlboro has 22 schools, including 16 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Upper Marlboro, Maryland?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Upper Marlboro is 5.7 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 Upper Marlboro, Maryland?
The top-ranked school in Upper Marlboro on MySchoolScout is Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Upper Marlboro, Maryland?
The top-ranked elementary school in Upper Marlboro on MySchoolScout is Mattaponi Elementary with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Upper Marlboro, Maryland?
The top-ranked middle school in Upper Marlboro on MySchoolScout is Kettering Middle with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best high school in Upper Marlboro, Maryland?
The top-ranked high school in Upper Marlboro on MySchoolScout is Frederick Douglass High with a composite score of 6.5/10.
How many school districts serve Upper Marlboro, Maryland?
Upper Marlboro is served by 1 school district: Prince George's County Public Schools.
What is the education level in Upper Marlboro, Maryland?
According to Census data, 46% of adults in Upper Marlboro have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Upper Marlboro, Maryland?
The median household income in Upper Marlboro is approximately $131,984 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Upper Marlboro, Maryland?
Yes, Upper Marlboro has 6 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Mary of the Assumption School with a score of 7.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Upper Marlboro, Maryland?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Upper Marlboro is 14.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Upper Marlboro, 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.