For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 6,534 students in 20814, MD (there are 11 private schools, serving 3,092 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 20814, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20814, MD are Bethesda-chevy Chase High School, Walter Johnson High School and Bethesda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20814 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20814, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20814, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethesda-chevy Chase High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4301 East-west Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-0400
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,369 students
Rank: #22.
Walter Johnson High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6400 Rock Spring Dr
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-6900
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,984 students
Rank: #33.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7600 Arlington Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 204-5300
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 204-5300
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Woodlin Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Grosvenor Ln
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-7350
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-7350
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20814, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20814, MD include Bethesda-chevy Chase High School, Walter Johnson High School and Bethesda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20814?
4 public schools are located in 20814.
What percentage of students in 20814 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 20814 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20814?
20814 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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