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Montgomery County

Maryland · Public K-12

Public education in Montgomery County reaches 159,181 students across 211 schools. Montgomery County Public Schools is the largest district at 159,181 students. By grade band, the county runs 139 elementary, 40 middle, and 29 high schools.

7-year change in Montgomery County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
159,181
-2,365 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
208
+2 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 28%
% Hispanic
36%
was 31%
% Black
22%
was 21%
% Asian
14%
was 14%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,065,949
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
211
1 districts
Enrollment
159,181
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$132,450
Above Maryland avg
Free/reduced lunch
40.3%
Below Maryland avg
Elementary
139
71,414 students
Middle
40
35,505 students
High
29
52,073 students
Combined / other
3
189 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Montgomery County Public Schools
159,181 students · 1 district in Montgomery County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Montgomery County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
42%
Hispanic
21%
Black
19%
Asian
15%
Two or more
12%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
23%
Hispanic
36%
Black
22%
Asian
14%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
60.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.8% under 18

Test scores in Montgomery County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 196 schools ranked. Maryland state average: 51.9%.

See all 196 schools in Montgomery County ranked by score →

All schools (211)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
William B. Gibbs Jr. ElementaryGermantownElementaryPK-05601·
Georgian Forest ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-05600·
Rock View ElementaryKensingtonElementaryPK-05588·
Olney ElementaryOlneyElementaryKG-05585·
Snowden Farm ElementaryClarksburgElementaryKG-05578·
Poolesville ElementaryPoolesvilleElementaryKG-05576·
Piney Branch ElementaryTakoma ParkElementary03-05575·
Brown Station ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryPK-05572·
Harriet R. Tubman ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryPK-05571·
Bells Mill ElementaryPotomacElementaryPK-05570·
Stonegate ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-05565·
Rosemont ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryPK-05564·
Redland MiddleRockvilleMiddle06-08562·
Takoma Park ElementaryTakoma ParkElementaryPK-02559·
Bel Pre ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-02558·
Viers Mill ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-05556·
Wheaton Woods ElementaryRockvilleElementaryPK-05556·
Fairland ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-05553·
Thurgood Marshall ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryPK-05553·
Clearspring ElementaryDamascusElementaryPK-05541·
East Silver Spring ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-05540·
Glen Haven ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-05540·
Kensington Parkwood ElementaryKensingtonElementaryKG-05535·
Greenwood ElementaryBrookevilleElementaryPK-05534·
Spark M. Matsunaga ElementaryGermantownElementaryKG-05530·
Mill Creek Towne ElementaryRockvilleElementaryPK-05528·
Beverly Farms ElementaryPotomacElementaryKG-05526·
Flower Valley ElementaryRockvilleElementaryKG-05524·
Lois P. Rockwell ElementaryDamascusElementaryPK-05518·
Judith A. Resnik ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryPK-05516·
Stone Mill ElementaryNorth PotomacElementaryPK-05516·
Shady Grove MiddleGaithersburgMiddle06-08514·
Fallsmead ElementaryRockvilleElementaryKG-05512·
Highland ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-05509·
College Gardens ElementaryRockvilleElementaryPK-05506·
Oakland Terrace ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-05500·
Rosemary Hills ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-02499·
Sherwood ElementarySandy SpringElementaryPK-05498·
Goshen ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryPK-05494·
Pine Crest ElementarySilver SpringElementary03-05493·
Stedwick ElementaryMontgomery VillageElementaryPK-05492·
Great Seneca Creek ElementaryGermantownElementaryKG-05487·
Dr. Charles R. Drew ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-05485·
Wilson Wims Elementary SchoolClarksburgElementaryPK-05484·
Washington Grove ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryPK-05480·
Burning Tree ElementaryBethesdaElementaryKG-05479·
Montgomery Knolls ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-02477·
Beall ElementaryRockvilleElementaryPK-05475·
Potomac ElementaryPotomacElementaryKG-05475·
Bradley Hills ElementaryBethesdaElementaryKG-05474·
Cresthaven ElementarySilver SpringElementary03-05474·
Captain James E. Daly ElementaryGermantownElementaryPK-05472·
Forest Knolls ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-05472·
Westbrook ElementaryBethesdaElementaryKG-05468·
John Poole MiddlePoolesvilleMiddle06-08467·
S. Christa McAuliffe ElementaryGermantownElementaryPK-05467·
Wayside ElementaryPotomacElementaryPK-05465·
Strathmore ElementarySilver SpringElementary03-05464·
Sequoyah ElementaryDerwoodElementaryKG-05460·
Twinbrook ElementaryRockvilleElementaryPK-05459·
Clopper Mill ElementaryGermantownElementaryPK-05458·
New Hampshire Estates ElemSilver SpringElementaryPK-02455·
Flower Hill ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryPK-05454·
Fields Road ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryPK-05453·
Strawberry Knoll ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryPK-05448·
Bannockburn ElementaryBethesdaElementaryKG-05446·
Lake Seneca ElementaryGermantownElementaryPK-05437·
Roscoe R Nix ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-02437·
Brookhaven ElementaryRockvilleElementaryPK-05436·
Chevy Chase ElementaryChevy ChaseElementary03-05434·
Cloverly ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-05429·
Dr. Sally K. Ride ElementaryGermantownElementaryPK-05428·
Jones Lane ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryKG-05428·
Oak View ElementarySilver SpringElementary03-05423·
Summit Hall ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryPK-05413·
Kemp Mill ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-05412·
Lakewood ElementaryRockvilleElementaryKG-05406·
Brooke Grove ElementaryOlneyElementaryPK-05390·
Cannon Road ElementarySilver SpringElementaryKG-05388·
Cashell ElementaryRockvilleElementaryPK-05386·
Seven Locks ElementaryBethesdaElementaryKG-05376·
Travilah ElementaryNorth PotomacElementaryKG-05372·
Clarksburg ElementaryClarksburgElementaryKG-05365·
Carderock Springs ElementaryBethesdaElementaryKG-05363·
Cold Spring ElementaryPotomacElementaryKG-05362·
Candlewood ElementaryRockvilleElementaryKG-05358·
Darnestown ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryKG-05356·
Laytonsville ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryKG-05355·
Meadow Hall ElementaryRockvilleElementaryKG-05348·
Belmont ElementaryOlneyElementaryKG-05343·
Ritchie Park ElementaryRockvilleElementaryKG-05342·
Highland View ElementarySilver SpringElementaryKG-05334·
Rock Creek Valley ElementaryRockvilleElementaryPK-05332·
Damascus ElementaryDamascusElementaryKG-05331·
Cedar Grove ElementaryGermantownElementaryKG-05326·
Germantown ElementaryGermantownElementaryPK-05314·
Somerset ElementaryChevy ChaseElementaryKG-05314·
Woodfield ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryPK-05314·
Westover ElementarySilver SpringElementaryPK-05294·
DuFief ElementaryGaithersburgElementaryKG-05276·

Cities in Montgomery County

Silver Spring55 schoolsRockville35 schoolsGaithersburg29 schoolsGermantown20 schoolsBethesda16 schoolsClarksburg8 schoolsPotomac8 schoolsKensington7 schoolsDamascus5 schoolsOlney5 schoolsChevy Chase4 schoolsBurtonsville3 schoolsMontgomery Village3 schoolsPoolesville3 schoolsTakoma Park3 schoolsNorth Potomac2 schoolsSandy Spring2 schoolsBrookeville1 schoolDerwood1 schoolDickerson1 school

About Montgomery County

Montgomery County is a sprawling county of about 1,065,949 residents in Maryland. Its public-school system serves approximately 159,181 students across 211 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $132,450, roughly 61% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 37% above the Maryland median.

On the school-mix side, Montgomery County is built around 139 elementary schools (71,414 students), 40 middle schools (35,505), 29 high schools (52,073), and 3 combined or other schools.

Montgomery County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 159,181 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Montgomery County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 161,546 students to 159,181. Montgomery County now counts 208 public schools, up from 206 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 28% to 24%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Montgomery County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Montgomery County?
There are 211 public K-12 schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, with a combined enrollment of about 159,181.
How many high schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County, Maryland has 29 public high schools, serving approximately 52,073 students.
How many middle schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County, Maryland has 40 public middle schools, serving approximately 35,505 students.
How many elementary schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County, Maryland has 139 public elementary schools, serving approximately 71,414 students.
What is the largest school district in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County Public Schools is the largest school district in Montgomery County, serving approximately 159,181 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has roughly 1,065,949 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Montgomery County?
Median household income in Montgomery County is $132,450, above the Maryland average of $96,648. About 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Montgomery County?
Approximately 60.6% of adults 25 and older in Montgomery County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Montgomery County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 40.3% of students in Montgomery County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Maryland county average of 52.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Montgomery County schools?
Across Montgomery County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.5 to 1.

Montgomery County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data