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Best Bethesda Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 8,693 students in Bethesda, MD. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bethesda, MD are Bradley Hills Elementary School, Bannockburn Elementary School and Seven Locks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethesda, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bethesda have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Bethesda, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradley Hills Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8701 Hartsdale Ave
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 204-5210
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Bannockburn Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6520 Dalroy Ln
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1270
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Seven Locks Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9500 Seven Locks Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0940
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5110 Allan Ter
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1040
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Carderock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7401 Persimmon Tree Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0540
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Wyngate Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9300 Wadsworth Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1080
Gr: K-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Wood Acres Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5800 Cromwell Drive
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Burning Tree Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7900 Beech Tree Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1750
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6311 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7600 Arlington Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 204-5300
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
North Bethesda Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8935 Bradmoor Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Ashburton Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6314 Lone Oak Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1300
Gr: K-5 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Westland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5511 Massachusetts Ave
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-5850
Gr: 6-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bethesda, MD?
How many public elementary schools are located in Bethesda?
13 public elementary schools are located in Bethesda.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethesda?
Bethesda public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Bethesda are often viewed compared to one another?

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