For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,329 students in 20902, MD (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,240 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 20902, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20902, MD are Mcps Transitions School, Oakland Terrace Elementary School and Flora M. Singer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20902 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20902, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20902, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcps Transitions School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11721 Kemp Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-5900
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-5900
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Oakland Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2720 Plyers Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4880
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Flora M. Singer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 Hayden Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0330
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0330
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Medway St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-1770
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-1770
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
Glen Haven Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10900 Inwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-8051
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-8051
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #66.
Glenallan Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12520 Heurich Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0760
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0760
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #77.
Sligo Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Dennis Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8890
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8890
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #88.
John F. Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0100
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,854 students
Rank: #99.
Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Franwall Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8585
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8585
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #1010.
Kemp Mill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Sisson St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-5970
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-5970
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1111.
Odessa Shannon Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11800 Monticello Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4150
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20902, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20902, MD include Mcps Transitions School, Oakland Terrace Elementary School and Flora M. Singer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20902?
11 public schools are located in 20902.
What percentage of students in 20902 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 20902 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20902?
20902 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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