For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,069 students in 20850, MD (there are 13 private schools, serving 937 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 20850, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20850, MD are Thomas S. Wootton High School, Lakewood Elementary School and Fallsmead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20850 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20850, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 20850, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas S. Wootton High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2100 Wootton Pkwy
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1500
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,943 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2534 Lindley Terrace
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-5750
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-5750
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Fallsmead Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 Greenplace Ter
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3545
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3545
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Beall Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
451 Beall Ave
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1220
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1220
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
Robert Frost Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9201 Scott Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-3949
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-3949
Grades: 6-8
| 972 students
Rank: #66.
College Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Yale Place
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-8470
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-8470
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #77.
Maryvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 First St
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4330
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4330
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #88.
Julius West Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 Great Falls Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 337-3400
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 337-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,352 students
Rank: #99.
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Grades: 5-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1010.
Carl Sandburg Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1002 First St
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4340
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4340
Grades: K-5
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pep - Itinerant
Special Education School
850 Hungerford Dr Room 204
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3125
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3125
Grades: PK
| 40 students
20850, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gateway To College Program High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
850 Hungerford Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 453-2490
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 453-2490
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Montgomery County Evening High School Centers (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
850 Hungerford Dr Cesc Rm 167
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 517-5005
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 517-5005
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20850, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20850, MD include Thomas S. Wootton High School, Lakewood Elementary School and Fallsmead Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20850, MD?
11 public schools are located in 20850, MD.
What percentage of students in 20850, MD go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 20850, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20850, MD?
20850, MD public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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