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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Gaithersburg Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 15,446 students in Gaithersburg, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gaithersburg, MD are Stone Mill Elementary School, Travilah Elementary School and Woodfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaithersburg, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gaithersburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Gaithersburg, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stone Mill Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14323 Stonebridge View Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Travilah Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13801 Dufief Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4300
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Woodfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24200 Woodfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 207-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4 Marquis Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Tschiffely Square Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Darnestown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15030 Turkey Foot Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 284-4260
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Jones Lane Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15110 Jones Ln
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4260
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Dufief Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15001 Dufief Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1600
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Laytonsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21401 Laytonsville Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 740-1660
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12260 Mcdonald Chapel Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5990
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Lakelands Park Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 Main St
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8701 Warfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 740-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18820 Strawberry Knoll Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Fields Road Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 School Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16600 Raven Rock Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-3330
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Washington Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8712 Oakmont St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1717.
Judith A. Resnik Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7301 Hadley Farms Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-3240
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16400 Alden Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7180
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Shady Grove Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8100 Midcounty Hgwy
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-1440
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Whetstone Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19201 Thomas Farm Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-1060
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Brown Station Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Quince Orchard Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-0260
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Flower Hill Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18425 Flower Hill Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Summit Hall Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Deer Park Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
South Lake Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18201 Contour Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Gaithersburg Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 N Summit Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Gaithersburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Teachers' Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4950
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2727.
Forest Oak Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7570
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School
400 Victory Farm Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-6770
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gaithersburg, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gaithersburg, MD include Stone Mill Elementary School, Travilah Elementary School and Woodfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gaithersburg?
28 public elementary schools are located in Gaithersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Gaithersburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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