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6 schools in Adelphi

Maryland · Public K-12

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Adelphi's 6 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 4,837 students (4 elementary and 2 middle).

7-year change in Adelphi

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,837
+525 (+12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
2%
was 2%
% Hispanic
85%
was 85%
% Black
11%
was 12%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Adelphi ElementaryElementaryPK-05505
Buck Lodge MiddleMiddle06-081,200
Cherokee Lane ElementaryElementaryPK-05863
Cool Spring ElementaryElementaryPK-05458
Mary Harris Mother Jones ElemElementaryPK-05734
Sonia Sotomayor Middle at AdelphiMiddle06-081,077

About Adelphi

Across Adelphi, Maryland, 6 public schools educates about 4,837 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 4 elementary, and 2 middle.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 806, meaningfully above the state mean of about 643.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Adelphi has expanded 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,312 students to 4,837. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for Adelphi discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Adelphi?
Adelphi, Maryland has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,837 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Adelphi?
Adelphi has 4 elementary, 2 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Adelphi?
Buck Lodge Middle is the largest public school in Adelphi by enrollment, with approximately 1,200 students.
What school districts serve Adelphi?
Adelphi public schools are operated by Prince George's County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Adelphi cover?
Public schools in Adelphi serve students from pre-K through grade 8.