For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,035 students in 20886, MD (there are 4 private schools, serving 449 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 20886, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20886, MD are Stedwick Elementary School, Watkins Mill Elementary School and Montgomery Village Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20886 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20886, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20886, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stedwick Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10631 Stedwick Rd
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(240) 740-7190
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(240) 740-7190
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Watkins Mill Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19001 Watkins Mill Rd
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(240) 740-5280
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(240) 740-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Village Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19300 Watkins Mill Rd
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(240) 740-6720
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(240) 740-6720
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20886, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20886, MD include Stedwick Elementary School, Watkins Mill Elementary School and Montgomery Village Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20886?
3 public schools are located in 20886.
What percentage of students in 20886 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 20886 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20886?
20886 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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