Top Schools in Bowie
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
Bowie High School
Top-performing school
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Top school in Bowie
Benjamin Tasker Middle School
Top school in Bowie
Yorktown Elementary
Top school in Bowie
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes in Bowie school zones often command premiums. Experienced agents in Bowie know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The median home price in Bowie is $460K. Homes within established school zones often sell above that median.
Bowie's "Strong" school rating makes it a solid choice for families. You will find good schools without the extreme competition of some neighboring areas. The right agent can help you identify the best pockets within Bowie.
Homes near Bowie High School and Eleanor Roosevelt High School average just 19 days on market. If schools are a priority for your family, start your search in those zones.
Commute from Bowie
Bowie parents: 35-min drive to downtown, MARC (Penn Line).
35 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Major Highways
Rt 50, Rt 301, I-495
Commuter Rail
MARC (Penn Line)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which public schools serve Bowie, MD?
Public schools in Bowie include Bowie High School, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Benjamin Tasker Middle School, Yorktown Elementary. Bowie schools have a 75% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Strong" quality rating from smover.
How do Bowie schools compare to Columbia?
Bowie schools have a 75% SOL pass rate with a "Strong" quality tier. Compare school quality, home prices, and commute times across neighboring cities on smover's comparison pages. School zone boundaries matter: experienced agents in Bowie know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Bowie schools worth the higher home prices?
Bowie has a median home price of $460K. Homes in school zones served by Bowie High School often command premiums above that median. For families, school zone is one of the factors that influences long-term home value. The right agent can help you find value pockets across Bowie school zones.
What school district is Bowie, MD in?
Bowie is served by the county public school system. Top schools include Bowie High School and Eleanor Roosevelt High School. smover verifies agents in Bowie by real sales data, so you can find someone who specializes in the school zones that matter to your family.
School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports (2024). Enrichment data from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Updated annually.