For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 540 students in 20653, MD.
The top ranked public charter school in 20653, MD is Chesapeake Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» charter school in zipcode 20653 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in 20653, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best 20653, MD ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20945 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
20653, Maryland ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Mary's County Evening High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20833 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4090
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4090
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 20653, MD?
The top ranked public charter schools in 20653, MD include Chesapeake Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 20653?
1 public charter schools are located in 20653.
What is the racial composition of students in 20653?
20653 public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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