Best Sandy Spring Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,173 students in Sandy Spring, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 603 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Sandy Spring, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in Sandy Spring, MD are Sherwood High School and Sherwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sandy Spring, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Sandy Spring have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).