For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,213 students in Sandy Spring, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 603 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Sandy Spring, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Sandy Spring, MD are Sherwood High School and Sherwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandy Spring, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Sandy Spring have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sandy Spring, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherwood High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Olney-sandy Spring Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 924-3200
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 924-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,693 students
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Olney-sandy Spring Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(240) 740-0960
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(240) 740-0960
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sandy Spring, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Sandy Spring, MD include Sherwood High School and Sherwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sandy Spring?
2 public schools are located in Sandy Spring.
What percentage of students in Sandy Spring go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Sandy Spring are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sandy Spring?
Sandy Spring public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sandy Spring are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sandy Spring include: Sherwood Elementary School vs. Sherwood High School
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