Public schools in Adelphi, MD
6 open public schools with an address in Adelphi, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,837
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Adelphi public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Adelphi, MD: 4 elementary, 2 middle. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,837 students, an average of 806 per school. The largest campus is Buck Lodge Middle (1,200 students), and the largest elementary school is Cherokee Lane Elementary (863).
Every listed school belongs to Prince George's County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 93% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Adelphi
Elementary schools in Adelphi
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphi Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 505 | 13.9:1 | |
| Cherokee Lane Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 863 | 13.6:1 | |
| Cool Spring Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 458 | 11.7:1 | |
| Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 734 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in Adelphi
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Lodge Middle Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,200 | 15.8:1 | |
| Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,077 | 16.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic84.6%
- Black10.4%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Adelphi schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,837 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Adelphi
How many public schools are in Adelphi, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Adelphi: 4 elementary, 2 middle. Together they reported 4,837 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Adelphi?
All listed public schools with an address in Adelphi belong to Prince George's County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in Adelphi?
No school with an address in Adelphi is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Maryland.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Adelphi schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Adelphi public schools is 14:1, similar to the Maryland school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Adelphi guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Maryland cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Maryland cities