For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,663 students in 20736, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20736, MD are Mount Harmony Elementary School, Northern Middle School and Windy Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20736 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20736, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20736, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 W Mount Harmony Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9620
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9620
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2954 Chaneyville Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9230
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9230
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Windy Hill Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9560 Boyd's Turn Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9310
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9310
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Windy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9550 Boyds Turn Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9790
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9790
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20736, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20736, MD include Mount Harmony Elementary School, Northern Middle School and Windy Hill Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20736?
4 public elementary schools are located in 20736.
What is the racial composition of students in 20736?
20736 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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