For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,864 students in 20877, MD (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,046 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 20877, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20877, MD are Gaithersburg High School, Shady Grove Middle School and Gaithersburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20877 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 20877, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 20877, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaithersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Education Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4500
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,285 students
Rank: #22.
Shady Grove Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8100 Midcounty Hgwy
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-1440
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-1440
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Gaithersburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Teachers' Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4950
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4950
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #44.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16400 Alden Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 840-7123
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 840-7123
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8712 Oakmont St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-0300
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #66.
Forest Oak Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 670-8242
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 670-8242
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #77.
Summit Hall Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Deer Park Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4150
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #88.
South Lake Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18201 Contour Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 337-3450
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 337-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 823 students
Rank: #99.
Gaithersburg Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 N Summit Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4900
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20877, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20877, MD include Gaithersburg High School, Shady Grove Middle School and Gaithersburg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20877, MD?
9 public schools are located in 20877, MD.
What percentage of students in 20877, MD go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 20877, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20877, MD?
20877, MD public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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