Best Schools in Potomac, MD
Potomac, MD has a total of 42 schools including 13 high schools, 7 middle schools and 22 elementary schools. A total of 31,894 students attend Potomac, MD schools. On average, schools in Potomac score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Potomac meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Potomac, MD
Potomac, MD has 13 high schools with 15,334 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Potomac score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Potomac greatly exceed expectations.
1. Walt Whitman High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2018 Students
2. Thomas S. Wootton High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
3. Walter Johnson High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2942 Students
4. Winston Churchill High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2234 Students
5. Richard Montgomery High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2390 Students
Best Middle Schools in Potomac, MD
Potomac, MD has 7 middle schools with 7,643 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Potomac score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Potomac don't meet expectations.
1. Herbert Hoover Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 925 Students
2. Thomas W. Pyle Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1241 Students
3. Robert Frost Middle School
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
4. North Bethesda Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1110 Students
5. Cabin John Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
6. Tilden Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1100 Students
7. Julius West Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1325 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Potomac, MD
Potomac, MD has 22 elementary schools with 8,917 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Potomac score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Potomac meet expectations.
1. Cold Spring Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
2. Seven Locks Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
3. Wayside Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
4. Bannockburn Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students
5. Beverly Farms Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 583 Students
6. Potomac Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students
7. Fallsmead Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
8. Bells Mill Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
9. Carderock Springs Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students
10. Lakewood Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Potomac, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Potomac, MD has a total population of 53,401 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 85% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Potomac, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Potomac, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Potomac, MD.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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