For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,911 students in 20910, MD (there are 8 private schools, serving 990 private students). 80% 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 36% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sligo Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Takoma Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,124 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
East Silver Spring Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Silver Spring International Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,062 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
2111 Porter Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 920-9990
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 920-9990
Gr: PK-2 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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?
80% 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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