For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,175 students in 20901, MD (there are 6 private schools, serving 577 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 20901, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20901, MD are Montgomery Blair High School, Forest Knolls Elementary School and Highland View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20901 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20901, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20901, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Blair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-7200
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Forest Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10830 Eastwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1640
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1640
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Highland View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9010 Providence Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1990
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1990
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Pine Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Woodmoor Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1970
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1970
Gr: 3-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Oak View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 E Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6540
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6540
Gr: 3-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Eastern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 University Blvd East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6280
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6280
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Burnt Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11211 Childs Street
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-7320
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
807 Daleview Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-0840
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-0840
Gr: PK-2 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20901, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20901, MD include Montgomery Blair High School, Forest Knolls Elementary School and Highland View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20901?
8 public schools are located in 20901.
What percentage of students in 20901 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 20901 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20901?
20901 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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