For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 9,173 students in Bethesda, MD. The top ranked public elementary schools in Bethesda, MD are Westbrook Elementary School, Seven Locks Elementary School and Bannockburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethesda, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bethesda have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bethesda, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5110 Allan Ter
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1040
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1040
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Seven Locks Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9500 Seven Locks Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0940
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0940
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bannockburn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6520 Dalroy Ln
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1270
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1270
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bradley Hills Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8701 Hartsdale Ave
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 204-5210
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 204-5210
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Carderock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7401 Persimmon Tree Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0540
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0540
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Wood Acres Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5800 Cromwell Drive
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1120
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #77.
Wyngate Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9300 Wadsworth Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1080
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1080
Grades: K-5
| 679 students
Rank: #88.
Burning Tree Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7900 Beech Tree Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1750
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1750
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #99.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7600 Arlington Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 204-5300
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 204-5300
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #1010.
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6311 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,260 students
Rank: #1111.
North Bethesda Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8935 Bradmoor Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-2100
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,163 students
Rank: #1212.
Ashburton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6314 Lone Oak Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1300
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1300
Grades: K-5
| 821 students
Rank: #1313.
Westland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5511 Massachusetts Ave
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-5850
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-5850
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #1414.
Woodlin Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Grosvenor Ln
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-7350
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-7350
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bethesda, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bethesda, MD include Westbrook Elementary School, Seven Locks Elementary School and Bannockburn Elementary School. Bethesda has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bethesda?
14 public elementary schools are located in Bethesda.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethesda?
Bethesda public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Bethesda are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bethesda include: Wyngate Elementary School vs. Ashburton Elementary School, Burning Tree Elementary School vs. Bannockburn Elementary School, Ashburton Elementary School vs. Wyngate Elementary School
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