Public schools in Temple Hills, MD
10 open public schools with an address in Temple Hills, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,086
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
1
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Temple Hills public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Temple Hills, MD: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,086 students, an average of 509 per school. The largest campus is Crossland High (1,094 students), and the largest elementary school is Panorama Elementary (554).
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 12.2:1, 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, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 85% 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 Temple Hills
Elementary schools in Temple Hills
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenwood Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 371 | 10.8:1 | |
| Hillcrest Heights Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 388 | 12:1 | |
| Imagine Lincoln PCS Prince George's County Public Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 371 | 12.2:1 | |
| Maya Angelou French Immersion Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | KG–08 | 363 | 10.8:1 | |
| Overlook Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 255 | 11:1 | |
| Panorama Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 554 | 12.2:1 | |
| Samuel Chase Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 355 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Temple Hills
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Stoddert Middle Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 628 | 14.3:1 | |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 707 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Temple Hills
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossland High Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,094 | 12.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic28.8%
- Black67.6%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Temple Hills schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,086 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Temple Hills
How many public schools are in Temple Hills, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Temple Hills: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,086 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Temple Hills?
All listed public schools with an address in Temple Hills 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 Temple Hills?
Crossland High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Temple Hills, with 1,094 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Temple Hills?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in Temple Hills are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Imagine Lincoln PCS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Temple Hills schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Temple Hills public schools is 12.2:1, 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 Temple Hills 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