For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,403 students in 20603, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20603, MD are C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School, Theodore G. Davis Middle School and Berry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20603 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20603, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20603, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Lancaster Circle
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Theodore G. Davis Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2495 Davis Road
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2082
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2082
Grades: 6-8
| 1,068 students
Rank: #33.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10155 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
William B. Wade Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Smallwood Dr W
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #55.
William A. Diggs Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Grades: PK-5
| 846 students
Rank: #66.
Mattawoman Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10145 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-7708
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-7708
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Rank: #77.
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Jenifer School Ln
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20603, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20603, MD include C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School, Theodore G. Davis Middle School and Berry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20603?
7 public elementary schools are located in 20603.
What is the racial composition of students in 20603?
20603 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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