Best 20817 Maryland Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,423 students in 20817, MD.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 20817, MD are Thomas W. Pyle Middle School and North Bethesda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 20817 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20817, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Maryland public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).