For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,342 students in 20653, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20653, MD are Chesapeake Charter School, Esperanza Middle School and Spring Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20653 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20653, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20653, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20945 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Esperanza Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22790 Maple Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4016
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4016
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Spring Ridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19856 Three Notch Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4031
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4031
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
20653, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary's County Evening High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20833 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4090
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4090
Gr: Inquire with school
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20653, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20653, MD include Chesapeake Charter School, Esperanza Middle School and Spring Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 20653?
3 public middle schools are located in 20653.
What is the racial composition of students in 20653?
20653 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).