For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 682 students in the neighborhood of Kentlands, Gaithersburg, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Kentlands is Rachel Carson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kentlands, Gaithersburg, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Kentlands, Gaithersburg, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Tschiffely Square Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kentlands, Gaithersburg, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kentlands, Gaithersburg, MD include Rachel Carson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kentlands, Gaithersburg?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kentlands, Gaithersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kentlands, Gaithersburg?
the neighborhood of Kentlands, Gaithersburg public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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