For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,876 students in Olney, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Olney, 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.
Olney, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Olney have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Olney, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19528 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 924-3140
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 924-3140
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Olney Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Queen Mary Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 924-3126
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 924-3126
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Brooke Grove Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Spartan Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 722-1800
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 722-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
William H. Farquhar Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17017 Batchellors Forest Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-1200
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #55.
Rosa M. Parks Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19200 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-3300
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 836 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Olney, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Olney, MD include Belmont Elementary School, Olney Elementary School and Brooke Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Olney, MD?
5 public elementary schools are located in Olney, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Olney, MD?
Olney, MD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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