For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,376 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 29% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20851, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Baltimore Rd
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-6600
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,538 students
Rank: #22.
Meadow Hall Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 Twinbrook Pkwy
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-5260
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-5260
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Twinbrook Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Ridgway Ave
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-3450
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 740-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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