Best Schools in North Potomac, MD
North Potomac, MD has 19 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 18,004 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in North Potomac meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Potomac, MD
The top high schools in North Potomac, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quince Orchard High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2154 Students
2. Thomas S. Wootton High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
3. Northwest High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2484 Students
4. Gaithersburg High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2436 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Potomac, MD
The top middle schools in North Potomac, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert Frost Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
2. Cabin John Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
3. Lakelands Park Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1042 Students
4. Ridgeview Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
5. Gaithersburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Potomac, MD
The top elementary schools in North Potomac, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Travilah Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
2. Stone Mill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
3. Rachel Carson Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 698 Students
4. Jones Lane Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
5. Dufief Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students
6. Darnestown Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
7. Rosemont Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
8. Fields Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
9. Thurgood Marshall Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
10. Primary Montessori Day School
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Projected Test Scores
Primary Montessori Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 92 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Potomac, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Potomac, MD has a total population of 17,456 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 78% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Potomac, 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 North Potomac, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Potomac, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Potomac, 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 North Potomac, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Potomac, MD
How many schools are in North Potomac, MD?
North Potomac, MD has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 18,004 students in total.
How do schools in North Potomac perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in North Potomac score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in North Potomac meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Potomac?
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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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in North Potomac
2 of 2 schools in North Potomac carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 2 public schools we grade in North Potomac. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.