Lanham is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) system, one of the largest school districts in the nation.
* **Literacy Rate:** Adult literacy in Prince George's County is estimated to be around 99%, consistent with national averages for suburban metropolitan areas. * **High School Graduation Rate:** PGCPS has a graduation rate hovering around 78-80%, with some local and magnet programs achieving near 100%. * **Primary High School:** DuVal High School is the primary public high school serving the Lanham area. It features specialized programs including an Aerospace and Aviation program. * **Nearby Magnet Schools:** Many Lanham students attend nearby Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, highly ranked nationally for its Science and Technology program. * **Higher Education:** While there are no universities located directly within Lanham's borders, it is just a few miles from the University of Maryland, College Park (a top-tier global research university), and Bowie State University.