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Best Schools in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Compare 29 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
29
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
20,676
Total Students
Across Gaithersburg
11.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
29 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score36%
ELA Assessment Score53%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)17 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,441 students at Gaithersburg High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Diamond Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4 Marquis Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
7.2
Rating
Students
654
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
63%
Rachel Carson Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
100 Tschiffely Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
7
Rating
Students
671
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
66%
Woodfield Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
24200 Woodfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882
6.7
Rating
Students
314
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
57%
Darnestown Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
15030 Turkey Foot Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
6
Rating
Students
356
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%
Quince Orchard High
publichighGrade 9-12
15800 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
5.4
Rating
Students
2,100
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
51%
Jones Lane Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
15110 Jones Ln, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
5.2
Rating
Students
428
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Dufief Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
15001 Dufief Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
5.2
Rating
Students
276
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
12260 Mcdonald Chapel Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
4.7
Rating
Students
553
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
43%
Laytonsville Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
21401 Laytonsville Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882
4.7
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Lakelands Park Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1200 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
4.4
Rating
Students
993
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
29%
Goshen Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
8701 Warfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882
4.1
Rating
Students
494
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
32%
Fields Road Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1 School Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
3.8
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
34%
Ridgeview Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
3.7
Rating
Students
722
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
20%
Watkins Mill High
publichighGrade 9-12
10301 Apple Ridge Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
3.6
Rating
Students
1,577
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
16%
Gaithersburg High
publichighGrade 9-12
101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
3.6
Rating
Students
2,441
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
23%
Strawberry Knoll Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
18820 Strawberry Knoll Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
3.3
Rating
Students
448
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
26%
Judith A. Resnik Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
7301 Hadley Farms Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
2.9
Rating
Students
516
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
23%
Shady Grove Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8100 Midcounty Hgwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
2.8
Rating
Students
514
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
11%
Rosemont Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
16400 Alden Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
2.6
Rating
Students
564
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
21%
Washington Grove Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
8712 Oakmont St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
2.5
Rating
Students
480
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
12%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, Maryland is home to 29 schools serving over 20,676 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gaithersburg, Maryland?
There are 29 schools in Gaithersburg, serving 20,676 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Gaithersburg?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Gaithersburg include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Gaithersburg?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Gaithersburg is 11.8:1.