For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,357 students in 20851, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 20851, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20851, MD are Rockville High School, Meadow Hall Elementary School and Twinbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20851 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20851, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20851, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Baltimore Rd
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-6600
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Meadow Hall Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 Twinbrook Pkwy
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-5260
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-5260
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Twinbrook Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Ridgway Ave
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-3450
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20851, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20851, MD include Rockville High School, Meadow Hall Elementary School and Twinbrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20851?
3 public schools are located in 20851.
What percentage of students in 20851 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 20851 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20851?
20851 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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