Public schools in Lanham, MD
9 open public schools with an address in Lanham, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,129
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Lanham public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Lanham, MD: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,129 students, an average of 792 per school. The largest campus is Duval High (2,522 students), and the largest elementary school is Legends Public Charter School (897).
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 15.8:1, 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 charter school, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 87% 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 Lanham
Elementary schools in Lanham
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine T. Reed Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 437 | 11.3:1 | |
| Gaywood Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 525 | 13.2:1 | |
| Glenarden Woods Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | 02–05 | 516 | 17.4:1 | |
| Howard B. Owens Science Center Prince George's County Public Schools · Alternative School | KG–08 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| James McHenry Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 610 | 12.9:1 | |
| Legends Public Charter School Prince George's County Public Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 897 | 23:1 | |
| Magnolia Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 442 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Lanham
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Johnson Middle Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,180 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Lanham
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duval High Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,522 | 18.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3%
- Hispanic40.9%
- Black50.7%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Lanham schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,129 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lanham
How many public schools are in Lanham, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Lanham: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 7,129 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lanham?
All listed public schools with an address in Lanham 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 Lanham?
Duval High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lanham, with 2,522 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lanham?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Lanham are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Legends Public Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lanham schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lanham public schools is 15.8:1, 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 Lanham 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