For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,285 students in 20735, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20735, MD are Francis T. Evans Elementary School, Waldon Woods Elementary School and James Ryder Randall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 20735 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20735, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20735, MD ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis T. Evans Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6720 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Waldon Woods Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Thrift Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2540
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
James Ryder Randall Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5410 Kirby Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Clinton Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9420 Temple Hill Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2414
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2414
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Pinewood Dr
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4950
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4950
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
20735, Maryland ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gray's Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Gr: K | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Tanglewood Regional Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20735, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20735, MD include Francis T. Evans Elementary School, Waldon Woods Elementary School and James Ryder Randall Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20735?
5 public elementary schools are located in 20735.
What is the racial composition of students in 20735?
20735 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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