For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,913 students in 20905, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20905, MD are Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Stonegate Elementary School and Cloverly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20905 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20905, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20905, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Swingingdale Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-5670
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-5670
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14811 Notley Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-7340
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-7340
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Cloverly Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Briggs Chaney Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-4660
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Fairland Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14315 Fairdale Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-0640
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-0640
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Briggs Chaney Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Rainbow Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(301) 288-8300
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(301) 288-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20905, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20905, MD include Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Stonegate Elementary School and Cloverly Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20905?
5 public elementary schools are located in 20905.
What is the racial composition of students in 20905?
20905 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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