Prince George's County Public Schools School District
School District · Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
195
137 elem, 23 mid, 25 high
Enrollment
131,310
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
195
137 elem, 23 mid, 25 high
Enrollment
131,310
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#19 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,789
+$1,499 vs Maryland median
District size
131,310 students
Much larger than Maryland median
The short answer
Prince George's County Public Schools ranks #19 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Prince George's County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 189 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cesar Chavez Elementary (9.2/10), Imagine Foundations at Morningside Pcs (9.1/10), and Robert Goddard Montessori (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.1 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 Prince George's County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Prince George's County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (189 of 195). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cesar Chavez Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Imagine Foundations at Morningside Pcs | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Robert Goddard Montessori | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Hyattsville Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Academy of Health Sciences at Pgcc | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Heather Hills Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Thomas G. Pullen | 8.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Gaywood Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Forest Heights Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
See all 195 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Prince George's County Public Schools
Prince George's County Public Schools serves 131,310 students across 199 schools in Maryland, making it one of the larger public school systems in the mid-Atlantic region. Of those schools, 194 are ranked on MySchoolScout, earning an average score of 6.4 out of 10. That average reflects meaningful variation across the district — parents who research individual campuses will find significant differences in performance from school to school.
At the top of that range sits Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS, a public charter elementary school scoring 9.7 out of 10, the highest mark in the district. It leads a strong cluster of elementary schools that sets the district's performance ceiling. Longfields Elementary follows at 9.4, with Capitol Heights Elementary at 9.3, Phyllis E. Williams Elementary at 9.1, and Catherine T. Reed Elementary rounding out the top five at 9.0. Five elementary schools scoring 9.0 or above signals that high-performing options exist for families with younger children, though location and enrollment eligibility will determine access.
The district's 6.4 average score tells a more complicated story at the middle and high school levels, where parents should look carefully at individual campus data rather than relying on the district-wide figure. With 199 total schools in the system, the range of options is wide — and the gap between the top-rated schools and the district mean is large enough to make school selection one of the most consequential decisions families will face.
For parents beginning their search, the elementary tier offers the clearest concentration of high-scoring choices. Families zoned for Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS, Longfields, or Capitol Heights start in a strong position. Those outside those attendance boundaries should use school-level scores and performance data to identify the next-best fit. Prince George's County's size means more schools to compare — but also more chances to find a campus that matches what your child needs.
District Map
Schools in Prince George's County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Prince George's County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Prince George's County Public Schools
195 schoolsElementary Schools137
Middle Schools23
High Schools25
Other Schools10
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Upper Marlboro
- Total Enrollment
- 131,310
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8,953
- District spending per student
- $19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Prince George's County Public Schools has 195 schools in total — 137 elementary, 23 middle, and 25 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Prince George's County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Prince George's County Public Schools is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Prince George's County Public Schools's district-level spending was $19,789 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Prince George's County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Prince George's County Public Schools is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is the highest-rated school in Prince George's County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Across schools in Prince George's County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Prince George's County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Prince George's County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 195 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maryland by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.0%
How we rate schools
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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.
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