For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,452 students in 20906, MD (there are 4 private schools, serving 533 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 20906, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20906, MD are Wheaton High School, Argyle Middle School and A. Mario Loiederman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20906 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 20906, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 20906, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheaton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12401 Dalewood Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 321-3400
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 321-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,375 students
Rank: #22.
Argyle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Bel Pre Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6370
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6370
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: #33.
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12701 Goodhill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-5830
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #44.
Viers Mill Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11711 Joseph Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-1000
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Strathmore Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Beaverwood Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 460-2135
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 460-2135
Grades: 3-5
| 475 students
Rank: #66.
Georgian Forest Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Regina Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0720
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0720
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #77.
Weller Road Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Weller Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8601
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8601
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #88.
Harmony Hills Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13407 Lydia St
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0780
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0780
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #99.
Sargent Shriver Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12518 Greenly St
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6330
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: n/an/a
13801 Rippling Brook Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8870
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8870
Grades: PK-2
| 542 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thomas Edison High School Of Technology
Vocational School
12501 Dalewood Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-2000
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-2000
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20906, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20906, MD include Wheaton High School, Argyle Middle School and A. Mario Loiederman Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20906, MD?
11 public schools are located in 20906, MD.
What percentage of students in 20906, MD go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 20906, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20906, MD?
20906, MD public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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