For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,722 students in 20905, MD.
The top ranked public schools in 20905, MD are Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Stonegate Elementary School and James Hubert Blake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20905 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20905, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20905, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Swingingdale Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-5670
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-5670
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14811 Notley Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-7340
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
James Hubert Blake High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Norwood Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-1400
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,809 students
Rank: #44.
Cloverly Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Briggs Chaney Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-4660
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Fairland Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14315 Fairdale Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-0640
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-0640
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #66.
Briggs Chaney Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Rainbow Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(301) 288-8300
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(301) 288-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20905, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20905, MD include Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Stonegate Elementary School and James Hubert Blake High School.
How many public schools are located in 20905?
6 public schools are located in 20905.
What is the racial composition of students in 20905?
20905 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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