Public schools in Upper Marlboro, MD
19 open public schools with an address in Upper Marlboro, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,090
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
3
5 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Upper Marlboro public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Upper Marlboro, MD: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,090 students, an average of 689 per school. The largest campus is Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High (2,291 students), and the largest elementary school is Barack Obama Elementary (629).
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 14.6:1, similar to 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 3 charter schools, 5 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 59% 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 Upper Marlboro
Elementary schools in Upper Marlboro
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 378 | 12.9:1 | |
| Barack Obama Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 629 | 16.3:1 | |
| Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter Prince George's County Public Schools · Charter | KG–02 | 140 | 14:1 | |
| Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS Prince George's County Public Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 480 | 14.8:1 | |
| Kettering Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 415 | 14.6:1 | |
| Marlton Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 309 | 13.6:1 | |
| Mattaponi Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 391 | 14.6:1 | |
| Melwood Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 531 | 13.7:1 | |
| Patuxent Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 281 | 13.9:1 | |
| Perrywood Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 529 | 16.1:1 | |
| Phyllis E. Williams Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 326 | 13.4:1 | |
| Rosaryville Elementary Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 517 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Upper Marlboro
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison Middle Prince George's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 800 | 16.2:1 | |
| Kettering Middle Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 874 | 10.3:1 |
High schools in Upper Marlboro
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High Prince George's County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,291 | 18.9:1 | |
| Frederick Douglass High Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,183 | 19.1:1 | |
| International High school @ Largo Prince George's County Public Schools | 09–12 | 354 | 11.2:1 | |
| Largo High Prince George's County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,159 | 15.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Upper Marlboro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter Prince George's County Public Schools · Charter | KG–12 | 1,503 | 17.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic16.3%
- Black78.8%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Upper Marlboro schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,090 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Upper Marlboro
How many public schools are in Upper Marlboro, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Upper Marlboro: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 13,090 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Upper Marlboro?
All listed public schools with an address in Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro?
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Upper Marlboro, with 2,291 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Upper Marlboro?
Yes. 3 of the 19 public schools in Upper Marlboro are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter, Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter, Imagine Foundations at Leeland PCS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Upper Marlboro schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Upper Marlboro public schools is 14.6:1, similar to 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 Upper Marlboro 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