Best Sandy Spring Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,261 students in Sandy Spring, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 603 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Sandy Spring, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Sandy Spring, MD are Sherwood High School and Sherwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandy Spring, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Sandy Spring have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Sandy Spring, MD Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherwood High School
Math: 60% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Olney-sandy Spring Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 924-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,769 students
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Olney-sandy Spring Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(240) 740-0960
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Sandy Spring, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Sandy Spring, MD include Sherwood High School and Sherwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sandy Spring, MD?
2 public schools are located in Sandy Spring, MD.
What percentage of students in Sandy Spring, MD go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Sandy Spring, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sandy Spring, MD?
Sandy Spring, MD public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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