Wyngate Elementary School

9300 Wadsworth Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 679 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wyngate Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 5% in MD
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wyngate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Wyngate Elementary School's student population of 679 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
3
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

Wyngate Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wyngate Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#25 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
75%
27%
81%
45%
65-69%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
6%
33%
White
56%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wyngate Elementary School's ranking?
Wyngate Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Wyngate Elementary School often compared to?
Wyngate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashburton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Wyngate Elementary School?
679 students attend Wyngate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wyngate Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wyngate Elementary School?
Wyngate Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wyngate Elementary School offer ?
Wyngate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wyngate Elementary School part of?
Wyngate Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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