Serving 724 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garrett Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garrett Park Elementary serves the southeast part of Garrett Park, MD, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most families within this area typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garrett Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Garrett Park Elementary School's student population of 724 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
724 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
One Band, One Sound
School Rankings
Garrett Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrett Park Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
21%
24%
Black
16%
32%
White
39%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garrett Park Elementary School's ranking?
Garrett Park Elementary School is ranked #151 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Garrett Park Elementary School often compared to?
Garrett Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kensington Parkwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Garrett Park Elementary School?
724 students attend Garrett Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Garrett Park Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garrett Park Elementary School?
Garrett Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garrett Park Elementary School offer ?
Garrett Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Garrett Park Elementary School part of?
Garrett Park Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The school has a good academic level but lacks a friendly environment. Teachers overwhelmed with ed. standards & do not put any effort into building good positive relations. Admin Staff are nasty & racist. Very unpleasant experience. Kids taught how to deal with bullying - "DEBUG" - no effort into putting an END to it. Awful school!
1 10/10/2025
Bullying protocol is horrible, no disciplinary action is taken if another child hits your child, teachers are overwhelmed with too many kids in their classroom and are burnt out. I don't know where great schools got their ratio for student to teacher for garret park but it is most definitely not 16 to 1 teacher, there are so many kids in each classroom my daughters teacher actually forgot to put her on the Valentine's Day list for card exchange, which then my daughter got teased about for not getting any cards. Teacher to parent communication is horrible it used to be great when they incorporated class dojo but they no longer use that that system. I am extremely disappointed in the lack of quality education time for a new school because Garett park is clearly disorganized and lacking in taking action to improve.
5 10/10/2025
We've been very pleased with the parent-teacher communication. I haven't had much interaction with admins but the school environment has been welcoming.
4 10/10/2025
PTA is the best!
5 10/10/2025
My son has had an excellent experience here. His teachers are caring and the community is very involved with the school.
5 10/10/2025
Great community. Dedicated staff and parents.
5 10/10/2025
Garrett Park Elementary School has involved parents, great staff and teachers. It's a LEED school and does care about STEM and overall health and well being of our kids.
5 10/10/2025
So far the teachers, before and after care have been amazing and supportive of a new family
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