For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,566 students in 20878, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20878, MD are Stone Mill Elementary School, Travilah Elementary School and Diamond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20878 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20878, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20878, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stone Mill Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14323 Stonebridge View Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5450
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13801 Dufief Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4300
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4300
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4 Marquis Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-2120
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Tschiffely Square Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Darnestown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15030 Turkey Foot Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 284-4260
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 284-4260
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Jones Lane Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15110 Jones Ln
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4260
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4260
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Dufief Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15001 Dufief Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1600
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1600
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12260 Mcdonald Chapel Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5990
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5990
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Lakelands Park Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Main St
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-6450
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Fields Road Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 School Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-7000
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16600 Raven Rock Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-3330
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-3330
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Brown Station Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 Quince Orchard Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-0260
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-0260
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20878, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20878, MD include Stone Mill Elementary School, Travilah Elementary School and Diamond Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20878?
12 public elementary schools are located in 20878.
What is the racial composition of students in 20878?
20878 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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