For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,692 students in 20901, MD (there are 6 private schools, serving 557 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 20901, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20901, MD are Montgomery Blair High School, Northwood High School and Pine Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20901 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 20901, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 20901, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Blair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
51 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-2800
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 3,176 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
919 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6950
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,784 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Woodmoor Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1970
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1970
Grades: 3-5
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10830 Eastwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1640
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1640
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Highland View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9010 Providence Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1990
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1990
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
Oak View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 E Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 650-6434
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 650-6434
Grades: 3-5
| 399 students
Rank: #77.
Eastern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 University Blvd East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6280
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6280
Grades: 6-8
| 901 students
Rank: #88.
Burnt Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11211 Childs St
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-8192
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-8192
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: n/an/a
807 Daleview Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-0840
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-0840
Grades: PK-2
| 519 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20901, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20901, MD include Montgomery Blair High School, Northwood High School and Pine Crest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20901, MD?
9 public schools are located in 20901, MD.
What percentage of students in 20901, MD go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 20901, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20901, MD?
20901, MD public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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