For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,103 students in 20904, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 833 private students). 88% 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 Westover Elementary School, William Tyler Page Elementary School and Springbrook High 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 23% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% 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 68% (majority Black).
Best 20904, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Hawkesbury Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-5740
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
William Tyler Page Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13400 Tamarack Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-7560
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-7560
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Springbrook High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Valley Brook Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-3800
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,874 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Galway Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12612 Galway Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 595-2930
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 595-2930
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Road Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Jackson Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0800
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Greencastle Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13611 Robey Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-1420
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Cannon Road Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Cannon Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0520
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0520
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
White Oak Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12201 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 288-8200
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 288-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20904, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20904, MD include Westover Elementary School, William Tyler Page Elementary School and Springbrook High School.
How many public schools are located in 20904?
8 public schools are located in 20904.
What percentage of students in 20904 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 20904 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20904?
20904 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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