For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,852 students in 20901, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20901, MD are Forest Knolls Elementary School, Highland View Elementary School and Pine Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20901 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20901, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20901, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10830 Eastwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1640
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1640
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Highland View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9010 Providence Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1990
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1990
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Woodmoor Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1970
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1970
Grades: 3-5
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Oak View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6540
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6540
Grades: 3-5
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
Eastern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 University Blvd East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6280
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6280
Grades: 6-8
| 910 students
Rank: #66.
Burnt Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11211 Childs Street
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-7320
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-7320
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: n/an/a
807 Daleview Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-0840
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-0840
Grades: PK-2
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20901, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20901, MD include Forest Knolls Elementary School, Highland View Elementary School and Pine Crest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20901?
7 public elementary schools are located in 20901.
What is the racial composition of students in 20901?
20901 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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