Rockledge Elementary School is located across from the Bowie Golf & Country Club on MD-197. Led by Principal Pam Landry, the school is implementing a new program this year called "Rockledge Reads" to try and encourage students to develop strong reading skills. The school also scored well on the 2010 Maryland School Assessment, with students achieving scores of 90% or higher in almost every category for all grade levels tested.
The Cultural Academy for Excellence (CAFE) offers tutoring to students. It seeks to ensure that CAFE students are totally prepared -- academically, mentally and spiritually -- to become the leaders of tomorrow. This location is the administrative building. Visit or call CAFE at First United Methodist Church, 6201 Belcrest Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20782.
The Patuxent Montessori School was founded in 1992 as an alternative to traditional public school teaching methods. This private school places a strong emphasis on parental and community involvement. Programs are available for children ages 18 months to 12 years. For more information, take a virtual campus tour.
Northview Elementary is located on Northview Drive, just minutes from the Bowie Town Center. The school serves students from K-5, and provides before and after school care for students for an extra fee. The school is led by Principal Judith Bissett and Assistant Principal Sandra Newsome.
C. Elizabeth Rieg Region School, named after a pioneer in education for students with special needs, was dedicated on March 18, 1979. The school is specifically for those who need additional care and it has an extensive team of specialists to deal with the needs of all of the students. The principal is Patrice F. Watson, who was taught in the Prince George's County school system.
Loftmar Stables has been around since 1984 and offers instruction for all levels of horseback riding. Riders receive half an hour private lessons. Pony rides are also available. Call the number listed to make an appointment.
Since 1986, Arrive Alive Driving School has provided certified driving instruction. It is a 36-hour course. Thirty of the hours are a class, and six are the actual driving lessons. Individual driving packages are also available.
St. Pius X Regional School is based on the principle that each child is a unique individual striving to develop spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially. At St. Pius a learning environment has been created to develop each child's God-given talents and gifts by teaching values, academic excellence and faith. It is closely related to the Catholic teachings of St Pius X Church, and religion is a part of daily life at St. Pius X. Call or visit for more information.
St. Matthew's Early Education Center offers a nursery school and kindergarten for children, and an extended-day program for children ages 2 through 5. Several different classes are taught at St. Matthew's both mornings and afternoons, and the center also offers all-day child care.
The YMCA's Prince George's County location is child care facility offering educational and engaging preschool, after school and summer camp programs. The facility also offers child medical care services. Visit the YMCA Prince George's County website for program and registration information.
