For the 2023-24 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,848 students in 20904, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 952 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 20904, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20904, MD are Springbrook High School, Westover Elementary School and William Tyler Page Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20904 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 20904, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 20904, MD Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springbrook High School
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Valley Brook Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-3800
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #22.
Westover Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Hawkesbury Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 989-5676
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 989-5676
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
William Tyler Page Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 23% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13400 Tamarack Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 989-5672
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 989-5672
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
Galway Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12612 Galway Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 595-2930
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 595-2930
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #55.
Greencastle Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13611 Robey Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-1420
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-1420
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #66.
Cannon Road Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Cannon Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0520
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0520
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
White Oak Middle School
Math: 2% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12201 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 288-8200
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 288-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #88.
Jackson Road Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Jackson Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0800
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20904, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20904, MD include Springbrook High School, Westover Elementary School and William Tyler Page Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20904, MD?
8 public schools are located in 20904, MD.
What percentage of students in 20904, MD go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 20904, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20904, MD?
20904, MD public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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