For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 993 students in Poolesville, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Poolesville, MD are Poolesville Elementary School and John Poole Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poolesville, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Poolesville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Poolesville, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poolesville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19565 Fisher Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-5870
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-5870
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
John Poole Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17014 Tom Fox Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-4200
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Poolesville, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Poolesville, MD include Poolesville Elementary School and John Poole Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Poolesville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Poolesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Poolesville?
Poolesville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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