For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 724 students in Garrett Park, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 181 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Garrett Park, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Garrett Park, MD is Garrett Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garrett Park, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Garrett Park have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Garrett Park, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garrett Park Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4810 Oxford Street
Garrett Park, MD 20896
(240) 740-0700
Garrett Park, MD 20896
(240) 740-0700
Gr: K-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garrett Park, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Garrett Park, MD include Garrett Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Garrett Park?
1 public schools are located in Garrett Park.
What percentage of students in Garrett Park go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Garrett Park are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garrett Park?
Garrett Park public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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