For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,427 students in 20895, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 20895, MD are Silver Creek Middle School, Stephen Knolls School and Newport Mill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20895 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20895, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20895, MD Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Creek Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3701 Saul Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2200
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Stephen Knolls School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10731 St. Margaret's Way
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Newport Mill Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-7160
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-7160
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
20895, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Montessori Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3015 Upton Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 929-2505
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 929-2505
Gr: PK-K | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 20895, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 20895, MD include Silver Creek Middle School, Stephen Knolls School and Newport Mill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 20895?
3 public middle schools are located in 20895.
What is the racial composition of students in 20895?
20895 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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