For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,737 students in 20878, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20878, MD are Stone Mill Elementary School, Travilah Elementary School and Diamond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20878 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20878, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20878, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stone Mill Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14323 Stonebridge View Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5450
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Travilah Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13801 Dufief Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4300
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4300
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4 Marquis Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-2120
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-2120
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Tschiffely Square Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #55.
Darnestown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15030 Turkey Foot Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 284-4260
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 284-4260
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dufief Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15001 Dufief Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1600
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1600
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jones Lane Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15110 Jones Ln
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4260
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #88.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12260 Mcdonald Chapel Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5990
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5990
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #99.
Lakelands Park Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Main St
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-6450
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 1,014 students
Rank: #1010.
Fields Road Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 School Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-7000
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #1111.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16600 Raven Rock Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-3330
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-3330
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1212.
Brown Station Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 Quince Orchard Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-0260
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-0260
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20878, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20878, MD include Stone Mill Elementary School, Travilah Elementary School and Diamond Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20878?
12 public elementary schools are located in 20878.
What is the racial composition of students in 20878?
20878 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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