For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,735 students in 20874, MD (there are , serving 1,166 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 20874, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20874, MD are Northwest High School, Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School and Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20874 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20874, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20874, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13501 Richter Farm Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7100
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,386 students
Rank: #22.
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13902 Bromfield Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4350
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4350
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13881 Hopkins Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6830
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6830
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #44.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19110 Liberty Mill Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6490
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6490
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Seneca Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19401 Crystal Rock Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6400
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,386 students
Rank: #66.
Kingsview Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18909 Kingsview Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7130
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7130
Grades: 6-8
| 922 students
Rank: #77.
Great Seneca Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13010 Dairymaid Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-4380
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-4380
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #88.
Roberto W. Clemente Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18808 Waring Station Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 284-4750
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 284-4750
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #99.
Clopper Mill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18501 Cinnamon Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-2180
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1010.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13737 Wisteria Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6350
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: #1111.
Waters Landing Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13100 Waters Landing Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-1020
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-1020
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #1212.
Lake Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13600 Wanegarden Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-0280
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-0280
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1313.
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Wisteria Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-4920
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-4920
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1414.
Longview School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Bromfield Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4830
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4830
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20874, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20874, MD include Northwest High School, Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School and Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20874?
14 public schools are located in 20874.
What percentage of students in 20874 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 20874 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20874?
20874 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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