For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,394 students in Poolesville, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Poolesville, MD are Poolesville High School, Poolesville Elementary School and John Poole Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poolesville, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Poolesville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Poolesville, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poolesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17501 W Willard Rd
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-2400
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,351 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Poolesville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19565 Fisher Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-5870
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-5870
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
John Poole Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17014 Tom Fox Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-4200
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Poolesville, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Poolesville, MD include Poolesville High School, Poolesville Elementary School and John Poole Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Poolesville?
3 public schools are located in Poolesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Poolesville?
Poolesville public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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