Public schools in Brandywine, MD
5 open public schools with an address in Brandywine, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,605
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Brandywine public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Brandywine, MD: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,605 students, an average of 521 per school. The largest campus is Gwynn Park High (1,147 students), and the largest elementary school is Brandywine Elementary (572).
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 17.1:1, 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 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 55% 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 Brandywine
Elementary schools in Brandywine
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 184 | 14.3:1 | |
| Brandywine Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | 01–05 | 572 | 17.7:1 | |
| William Schmidt Environmental Center Prince George's County Public Schools · Alternative School | KG–05 | 0 | 0:1 |
Middle schools in Brandywine
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynn Park Middle Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 702 | 18:1 |
High schools in Brandywine
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynn Park High Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,147 | 17.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.6%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black73.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Brandywine schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,605 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Brandywine
How many public schools are in Brandywine, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Brandywine: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,605 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Brandywine?
All listed public schools with an address in Brandywine 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 Brandywine?
Gwynn Park High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Brandywine, with 1,147 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Brandywine?
No school with an address in Brandywine 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 Brandywine schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Brandywine public schools is 17.1:1, 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 Brandywine 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