For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,316 students in 20903, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 336 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 20903, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20903, MD are Cresthaven Elementary School and Francis Scott Key Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20903 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20903, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20903, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cresthaven Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1234 Cresthaven Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(240) 740-0580
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(240) 740-0580
Gr: 3-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Francis Scott Key Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 Schindler Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(301) 422-5700
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(301) 422-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
8720 Carroll Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(240) 740-1580
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(240) 740-1580
Gr: PK-2 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Corliss St
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(240) 740-6550
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(240) 740-6550
Gr: PK-2 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20903, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20903, MD include Cresthaven Elementary School and Francis Scott Key Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20903?
4 public schools are located in 20903.
What percentage of students in 20903 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 20903 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20903?
20903 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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