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Montgomery County School District

850 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Montgomery County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 86 public preschools serving 46,205 students in Montgomery County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Maryland.
Public Preschools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
211 Schools
744 Schools
# Students
159,181 Students
354,796 Students
# Teachers
11,347 Teachers
26,310 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Montgomery County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MD)
#6 out of 25 school districts
(Top 30%)
37%
27%
54%
45%
47%
36%
89%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.74
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
5%
% Hispanic
36%
26%
% Black
22%
34%
% White
23%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,539 is higher than the state median of $19,516. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,997 is higher than the state median of $18,444. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MD)
Total Revenue
$3,588 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$3,183 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,539
$19,516
Spending / Student
$19,997
$18,444

Best Montgomery County School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10011 Glen Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0240
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Bells Mill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8225 Bells Mill Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0480
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3336 Gold Mine Rd
Brookeville, MD 20833
(240) 740-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Luxmanor Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6201 Tilden Ln
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-0820
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Beall Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
451 Beall Ave
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8330 Grubb Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(240) 839-3201
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Wims Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12520 Blue Sky Drive
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(240) 406-1670
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Westover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Hawkesbury Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Clearspring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9930 Moyer Rd
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 740-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Forest Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10830 Eastwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1640
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
College Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1700 Yale Place
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-8470
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Cashell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17101 Cashell Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-0560
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24555 Cutsail Dr
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 740-5180
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12615 Royal Crown Drive
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0740
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Brooke Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Spartan Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 722-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Swingingdale Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-5670
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13881 Hopkins Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6830
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Olney-sandy Spring Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(240) 740-0960
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2424.
Maryvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1010 First St
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4330
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Fox Chapel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19315 Archdale Rd
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0680
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17700 Park Mill Dr
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
Bayard Rustin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
332 W Edmonston Dr
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2828.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14811 Notley Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-7340
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2929.
Oakland Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2720 Plyers Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3030.
East Silver Spring Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
631 Silver Spring Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-0620
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3131.
Stephen Knolls School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10731 St. Margaret's Way
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Flora M. Singer Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2600 Hayden Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0330
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19110 Liberty Mill Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6490
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
William Tyler Page Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13400 Tamarack Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-7560
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 211 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 159,181 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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