For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,868 students in 20832, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20832, MD are Belmont Elementary School, Olney Elementary School and Brooke Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20832 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20832, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20832, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19528 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5705
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5705
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Olney Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Queen Mary Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5940
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5940
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Brooke Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Spartan Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 722-1800
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 722-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
William H. Farquhar Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17017 Batchellors Forest Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-1200
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Rosa M. Parks Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19200 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-3300
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20832, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20832, MD include Belmont Elementary School, Olney Elementary School and Brooke Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20832?
5 public elementary schools are located in 20832.
What is the racial composition of students in 20832?
20832 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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