Prince George's County Public Schools

District Overview
Prince George's County Public Schools is a thriving public school district headquartered at 14201 School Lane in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Situated within a large suburban setting in the greater Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area, the district serves a broad community through 199 fully operational schools. Operating as an active primary and secondary education system, the district delivers comprehensive academic programming spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It supports a vibrant and diverse student body of 132,123 enrolled children, including significant populations of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and White students, making it one of the largest and most culturally rich educational communities in the state.

To effectively serve its large student population across all grade levels, the district employs an extensive workforce totaling over 38,400 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust staffing foundation includes nearly 18,750 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by over 1,400 instructional aides and more than 18,200 specialized support personnel dedicated to classroom instruction, facility maintenance, and student services. Through its vast operational footprint and well-resourced educator network, Prince George's County Public Schools provides a structured, supportive environment for student growth while offering valuable insights for educational researchers studying large suburban school districts.
199
Total Schools
132,123
Total Students
18,749.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prince George's County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White5,071
Hispanic54,458
Black66,160
Asian3,756
Two or More1,885
American Indian536
Pacific Islander247
  • Black
    66,160 (50.1%)
  • Hispanic
    54,458 (41.2%)
  • White
    5,071 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    3,756 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    1,885 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    536 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    247 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Prince George's County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary140
Middle26
High25
Other19
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:10 Charter Schools
Number of schools:199
Students:132,123*
Teachers (FTE):18,749.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Prince George's County Public Schools
Found 210 Schools
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