Rockledge Elementary School: Facts, Programs and Boundaries
Rockledge Elementary on Laurel-Bowie Road (MD 197) serves Pre-K through grade 5. Here are the facts PGCPS publishes and how to confirm the school for a specific house.
Rockledge Elementary is a Prince George’s County public elementary school on Laurel-Bowie Road, the local name for MD 197. It serves Pre-K through grade 5. No ratings here, just the facts.
Rockledge Elementary at a glance
| Address | 7701 Laurel-Bowie Road, Bowie, MD 20715 |
|---|---|
| Grades | Pre-K to 5 |
| Mascot | Roadrunners |
| Programs listed by PGCPS | Talented and Gifted (TAG); Community School; accredited Pre-K |
| School system | Prince George’s County Public Schools |
Which addresses are zoned to Rockledge Elementary?
School assignment in Prince George’s County is set by address, and boundaries can change. Before you make an offer, enter the exact address in the PGCPS School Finder and confirm with the school. A house a few streets away can be zoned to a different school.
How do I read Rockledge Elementary’s state report card?
The Maryland School Report Card publishes star ratings, test results, attendance and other measures for every public school. We do not rate schools here. Look up Rockledge Elementary directly and compare the measures that matter to you.
Living near Rockledge Elementary
The Rockledge section is a Levitt-built Belair section on R streets, north of Annapolis Road and east of MD 197.
Want help checking assignments for a specific house? See team listings, compare all Bowie schools by level, or call or text Bruno at (240) 418-3809, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Sources: PGCPS Rockledge Elementary School, PGCPS School Finder, PGCPS School Boundaries, Maryland School Report Card (MSDE).
How to enroll at Rockledge Elementary
- Confirm the address is zoned to Rockledge Elementary using the PGCPS school boundary locator. Boundaries can change after county boundary studies, so check again before you sign a contract.
- Gather proof of residency (a deed, settlement statement or lease plus a utility bill), the child’s birth certificate, immunization records and prior school records.
- Complete PGCPS online registration, then contact the school to finish enrollment.
Buying a home for a specific school
If Rockledge Elementary is the reason you are buying, enter the exact address in the PGCPS School Finder before you write an offer. Boundaries can split a neighborhood, and a Bowie mailing address alone does not decide the school. Bruno can build that check into your contract timeline. Rockledge earned EGATE recognition for gifted education in 2012 and Maryland Green School certification in 2012, 2016 and 2020.
Questions about Rockledge Elementary
What time does Rockledge Elementary start and end?
PGCPS lists 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. for the 2025-26 school year. PGCPS added 5 minutes to the end of every school day for 2026-27, so confirm the current schedule on the school’s PGCPS page.
What programs does Rockledge Elementary offer?
The PGCPS school profile lists Pre-K, TAG pull-out services, a Community School model, a Professional Development School partnership, Extended Learning Opportunity, student government, and before and after school care. Programs change, so confirm anything your child needs with the school.
How do I confirm a home is zoned for Rockledge Elementary?
Enter the exact address in the PGCPS School Finder at gis.pgcps.org/schoolfinder. For questions, PGCPS Enrollment Services is at 301-952-6300.
Does Rockledge Elementary have Pre-K?
Yes. The school page lists grades PreK to 5. Pre-K seats in PGCPS go through a separate application, so check the application window if you need one.
Questions about this part of Bowie?
Call or text Bruno at (240) 418-3809, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
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