For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 465 students in the neighborhood of Good Hope, Silver Spring, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Good Hope is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Good Hope, Silver Spring, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Good Hope, Silver Spring, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Good Hope, Silver Spring, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Good Hope, Silver Spring, MD include Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Good Hope, Silver Spring?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Good Hope, Silver Spring.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Good Hope, Silver Spring?
the neighborhood of Good Hope, Silver Spring public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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