Public schools in Laurel, MD
20 open public schools with an address in Laurel, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,079
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Laurel public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Laurel, MD: 14 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,079 students, an average of 704 per school. The largest campus is Laurel High (2,129 students), and the largest elementary school is Monarch Global Academy PCS Laurel Campus (830).
Prince George's County Public Schools operates the most schools here (10), and 3 regular districts have at least one Laurel campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 13.3:1, lower 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, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 66% 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 Laurel
Prince George's County Public Schools
Public school district
10 schools in Laurel · 198 total
Howard County Public Schools
Public school district
6 schools in Laurel · 78 total
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Public school district
3 schools in Laurel · 128 total
Dyrs
State operated agency
1 school in Laurel · 2 total
Elementary schools in Laurel
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Mill Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 463 | 13.4:1 | |
| Brock Bridge Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 514 | 10.1:1 | |
| Deerfield Run Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 482 | 13.7:1 | |
| Forest Ridge Elementary Howard County Public Schools | PK–05 | 659 | 12.7:1 | |
| Gorman Crossing Elementary Howard County Public Schools | PK–05 | 750 | 12.7:1 | |
| Hammond Elementary Howard County Public Schools | KG–05 | 763 | 15.9:1 | |
| James H. Harrison Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 304 | 10:1 | |
| Laurel Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 472 | 13.1:1 | |
| Laurel Woods Elementary Howard County Public Schools | PK–05 | 625 | 12.2:1 | |
| Maryland City Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 450 | 11.5:1 | |
| Monarch Global Academy PCS Laurel Campus Anne Arundel County Public Schools | KG–08 | 830 | 13.4:1 | |
| Montpelier Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 573 | 14.5:1 | |
| Oaklands Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 483 | 12.5:1 | |
| Scotchtown Hills Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 589 | 13.9:1 |
Middle schools in Laurel
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,047 | 14.3:1 | |
| Hammond Middle Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 604 | 14.9:1 | |
| Murray Hill Middle Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 616 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Laurel
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel High Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,129 | 18.5:1 | |
| Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill Dyrs · Alternative School | 08–12 | 45 | 5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Laurel
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter Prince George's County Public Schools · Charter | KG–12 | 1,681 | 16.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.2%
- Hispanic33.4%
- Black46.5%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Laurel schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,079 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Laurel
How many public schools are in Laurel, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Laurel: 14 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 14,079 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Laurel?
Schools with an address in Laurel belong to 4 education agencies, led by Prince George's County Public Schools (10 schools), Howard County Public Schools (6 schools), Anne Arundel County Public Schools (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Laurel?
Laurel High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Laurel, with 2,129 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Laurel?
Yes. 1 of the 20 public schools in Laurel are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Laurel schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Laurel public schools is 13.3:1, lower 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 Laurel 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