For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,112 students in the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD.
The top ranked public schools in Forest Glen are Oakland Terrace Elementary School and Flora M. Singer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2720 Plyers Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4880
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Flora M. Singer Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 Hayden Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0330
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0330
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD include Oakland Terrace Elementary School and Flora M. Singer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Silver Spring?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Silver Spring.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Silver Spring?
the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Silver Spring public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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