Best Schools in 20817, MD
20817, MD has 25 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 19,258 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 20817 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20817, MD
The top high schools in 20817, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walt Whitman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2018 Students
2. Winston Churchill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2234 Students
3. Walter Johnson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2942 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20817, MD
The top middle schools in 20817, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas W. Pyle Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1241 Students
2. Cabin John Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
3. North Bethesda Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1110 Students
4. Tilden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1100 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20817, MD
The top elementary schools in 20817, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bannockburn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students
2. Bradley Hills Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
3. Carderock Springs Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students
4. Seven Locks Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 386 Students
5. Wood Acres Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
6. Wyngate Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 715 Students
7. Burning Tree Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
8. Ashburton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 810 Students
9. Luxmanor Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
10. Fernwood Montessori School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fernwood Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 72 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20817, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20817, MD has a total population of 39,032 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 86% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20817, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20817, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20817, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20817, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 20817, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20817, MD
How many schools are in 20817, MD?
20817, MD has 25 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 19,258 students in total.
How do schools in 20817 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 20817 score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 20817 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20817?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations