For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,841 students in 20906, MD (there are , serving 597 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 20906, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20906, MD are Wheaton High School, Viers Mill Elementary School and Strathmore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20906 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20906, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20906, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheaton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12401 Dalewood Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 321-3400
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 321-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,747 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Viers Mill Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11711 Joseph Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-1000
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Strathmore Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Beaverwood Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-5760
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-5760
Gr: 3-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Sargent Shriver Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12518 Greenly St
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6330
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Weller Road Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Weller Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8601
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8601
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Georgian Forest Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Regina Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0720
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0720
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Harmony Hills Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13407 Lydia St
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0780
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0780
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Argyle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Bel Pre Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6370
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6370
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12701 Goodhill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-5830
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
13801 Rippling Brook Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8870
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8870
Gr: PK-2 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Thomas Edison High School Of Technology
Vocational School
12501 Dalewood Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-2000
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-2000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20906, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20906, MD include Wheaton High School, Viers Mill Elementary School and Strathmore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20906?
11 public schools are located in 20906.
What percentage of students in 20906 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 20906 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20906?
20906 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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