Top Rankings
Montgomery County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 183 public elementary schools serving 108,005 students in Montgomery County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Maryland.
Public Elementary Schools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
211 Schools
1,156 Schools
# Students
160,223 Students
615,932 Students
# Teachers
11,384 Teachers
44,217 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montgomery County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 25 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.74
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
7%
% Hispanic
35%
23%
% Black
22%
32%
% White
24%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,393 is higher than the state median of $19,554. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,867 is higher than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3,588 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$3,183 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,393
$19,554
Spending / Student
$19,867
$18,481
Best Montgomery County School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradley Hills Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8701 Hartsdale Ave
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 204-5210
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 204-5210
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Bannockburn Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6520 Dalroy Ln
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1270
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1270
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Seven Locks Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9500 Seven Locks Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0940
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0940
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cold Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9201 Falls Chapel Way
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-4390
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-4390
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5110 Allan Ter
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1040
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1040
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10011 Glen Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0240
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0240
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Bells Mill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8225 Bells Mill Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0480
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0480
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Wyngate Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9300 Wadsworth Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1080
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1080
Gr: K-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Stone Mill Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14323 Stonebridge View Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5450
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Wood Acres Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5800 Cromwell Drive
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1120
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Potomac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10311 River Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-4360
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-4360
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19528 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5705
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5705
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Travilah Elementary School
(Math: 70% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Ritchie Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1514 Dunster Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-6310
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-6310
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Woodfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24200 Woodfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 207-2550
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 207-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Chevy Chase Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4015 Rosemary St
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 657-4994
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 657-4994
Gr: 3-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4 Marquis Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-2120
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-2120
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1919.
Burning Tree Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7900 Beech Tree Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1750
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1750
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5811 Warwick Pl
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(240) 740-1100
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(240) 740-1100
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Tschiffely Square Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6311 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,260 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2323.
Fallsmead Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1800 Greenplace Ter
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3545
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3545
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4710 Saul Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-3700
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-3700
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2525.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7600 Arlington Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 204-5300
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 204-5300
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2626.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2534 Lindley Terrace
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-5750
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-5750
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24001 Ridge Rd
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-6190
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-6190
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2828.
Beverly Farms Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8501 Post Oak Road
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0200
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0200
Gr: K-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2929.
Farmland Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7000 Old Gate Road
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-0660
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-0660
Gr: K-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3030.
Poolesville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19565 Fisher Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-5870
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-5870
Gr: K-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3131.
Robert Frost Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 Scott Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-3949
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-3949
Gr: 6-8 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3232.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3336 Gold Mine Rd
Brookeville, MD 20833
(240) 740-3420
Brookeville, MD 20833
(240) 740-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Luxmanor Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6201 Tilden Ln
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-0820
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-0820
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13902 Bromfield Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4350
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4350
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3535.
Beall Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
451 Beall Ave
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1220
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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