For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,859 students in 20879, MD (there are 3 private schools, serving 401 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 20879, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20879, MD are Watkins Mill High School, Judith A. Resnik Elementary School and Strawberry Knoll Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20879 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 20879, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 66% (majority Black).
Best 20879, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watkins Mill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10301 Apple Ridge Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 284-4400
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 284-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,594 students
Rank: #22.
Judith A. Resnik Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Hadley Farms Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-3240
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-3240
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18820 Strawberry Knoll Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 840-7112
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 840-7112
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
Flower Hill Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18425 Flower Hill Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 840-7161
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 840-7161
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Whetstone Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19201 Thomas Farm Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-1060
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-1060
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20879, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20879, MD include Watkins Mill High School, Judith A. Resnik Elementary School and Strawberry Knoll Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20879, MD?
5 public schools are located in 20879, MD.
What percentage of students in 20879, MD go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 20879, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20879, MD?
20879, MD public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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