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Best 20902 Maryland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,389 students in 20902, MD (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,223 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 20902, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20902, MD are Mcps Transitions School, Oakland Terrace Elementary School and Flora M. Singer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20902 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20902, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best 20902, MD Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcps Transitions School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11721 Kemp Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-5900
Gr: 12
Rank: #22.
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: #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: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3100 Medway St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-1770
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Glen Haven Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10900 Inwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-8051
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Glenallan Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12520 Heurich Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0760
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Sligo Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Dennis Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8890
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
John F. Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,880 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Franwall Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8585
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Kemp Mill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Sisson St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Odessa Shannon Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11800 Monticello Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 20902, MD?
How many public schools are located in 20902?
11 public schools are located in 20902.
What percentage of students in 20902 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 20902 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20902?
20902 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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