Prince George's County Public Schools Email Format
Primary and Secondary EducationMaryland, United States10001+ Employees
Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) is a large public school district in the Washington, DC suburbs, based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. It operates about 200 schools and centers and serves more than 133,000 students, supported by a substantial staff. The district serves a diverse student population across urban, suburban, and rural communities and pursues innovative programs such as arts integration, environmental and financial literacy, and language immersion. Within the primary and secondary education sector, PGCPS is one of the nation's 25 largest school districts, noted for its innovative approaches to learning. Its constituents are students and families in Prince George's County who rely on a public school system that partners with higher education institutions and community organizations to expand opportunities. In 2026, the district announced partnerships with Bowie State University and the University of Maryland Global Campus to offer fast-track admissions and college-credit opportunities for high school students.