For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,135 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, Joann Leleck At Broad Acres 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 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20903, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cresthaven Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1234 Cresthaven Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(240) 740-0580
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(240) 740-0580
Grades: 3-5
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Joann Leleck At Broad Acres Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 Beacon Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(240) 740-1900
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(240) 740-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #33.
Francis Scott Key Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 Schindler Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(301) 422-5700
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(301) 422-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 991 students
Rank: n/an/a
8720 Carroll Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(240) 740-1580
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(240) 740-1580
Grades: PK-2
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Corliss St
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(301) 422-5070
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(301) 422-5070
Grades: PK-2
| 480 students
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, Joann Leleck At Broad Acres Elementary School and Francis Scott Key Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20903?
5 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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