For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,911 students in 20910, MD (there are 8 private schools, serving 792 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 20910, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20910, MD are Sligo Creek Elementary School, Takoma Park Middle School and East Silver Spring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20910 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20910, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20910, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sligo Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Schuyler Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-2800
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #22.
Takoma Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7611 Piney Branch Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-5220
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-5220
Grades: 6-8
| 1,124 students
Rank: #33.
East Silver Spring Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
631 Silver Spring Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-0620
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-0620
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Silver Spring International Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-2750
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,062 students
Rank: n/an/a
2111 Porter Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 920-9990
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 920-9990
Grades: PK-2
| 533 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20910, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20910, MD include Sligo Creek Elementary School, Takoma Park Middle School and East Silver Spring Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20910?
5 public schools are located in 20910.
What percentage of students in 20910 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 20910 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20910?
20910 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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