For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,174 students in 20736, MD (there are , serving 255 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 20736, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20736, MD are Northern High School, Mount Harmony Elementary School and Northern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20736 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20736, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20736, MD 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2950 Chaneyville Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-8950
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-8950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,511 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W Mount Harmony Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9620
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9620
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2954 Chaneyville Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9230
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9230
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #44.
Windy Hill Middle School
(Math: 35% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 721 students
Rank: #55.
Windy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9550 Boyds Turn Rd
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9790
Owings, MD 20736
(443) 550-9790
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20736, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20736, MD include Northern High School, Mount Harmony Elementary School and Northern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20736?
5 public schools are located in 20736.
What percentage of students in 20736 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 20736 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20736?
20736 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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