Public schools in Bowie, MD
14 open public schools with an address in Bowie, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,875
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Bowie public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Bowie, MD: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,875 students, an average of 634 per school. The largest campus is Bowie High (2,580 students), and the largest elementary school is Northview Elementary (587).
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 15:1, higher than 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.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 54% 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 Bowie
Elementary schools in Bowie
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Hills Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | 02–05 | 361 | 14.7:1 | |
| High Bridge Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 394 | 16.2:1 | |
| Kenilworth Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 364 | 12.1:1 | |
| Northview Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 587 | 13.3:1 | |
| Pointer Ridge Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 416 | 13.2:1 | |
| Rockledge Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 319 | 14:1 | |
| Tulip Grove Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 477 | 15.9:1 | |
| Whitehall Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 485 | 15.2:1 | |
| Woodmore Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 402 | 14.1:1 | |
| Yorktown Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 396 | 15.7:1 |
Middle schools in Bowie
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Tasker Middle Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,058 | 15.4:1 | |
| Samuel Ogle Middle Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 806 | 15.5:1 |
High schools in Bowie
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie High Prince George's County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,580 | 19.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bowie
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Forge E C C Prince George's County Public Schools · Special Education School | PK–PK | 230 | 9.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.7%
- Hispanic18.3%
- Black62.9%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Bowie schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,875 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bowie
How many public schools are in Bowie, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Bowie: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,875 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bowie?
All listed public schools with an address in Bowie 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.
What is the largest public high school in Bowie?
Bowie High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bowie, with 2,580 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bowie?
No school with an address in Bowie 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 Bowie schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bowie public schools is 15:1, higher than 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 Bowie 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.
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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