Maryland›Montgomery County›Silver Spring
Best Schools in Silver Spring, Maryland
Compare 53 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
53
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
41,801
Total Students
Across Silver Spring
12.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
53 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score40%
ELA Assessment Score58%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 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 3,266 students at Montgomery Blair High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Westover Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
401 Hawkesbury Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20904
6.2
Rating
Students
294
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
57%
Montgomery Blair High
publichighGrade 9-12
51 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901
6.2
Rating
Students
3,266
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
52%
Forest Knolls Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
10830 Eastwood Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901
5.9
Rating
Students
472
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
47%
Sligo Creek Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
500 Schuyler Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
5.8
Rating
Students
632
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
52%
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1200 Swingingdale Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20905
5.6
Rating
Students
485
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
51%
Takoma Park Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
7611 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
5.5
Rating
Students
1,177
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
46%
Oakland Terrace Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2720 Plyers Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
5
Rating
Students
500
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Highland View Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
9010 Providence Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901
5
Rating
Students
334
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
37%
Stonegate Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
14811 Notley Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905
5
Rating
Students
565
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
44%
Woodlin Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2101 Luzerne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
4.9
Rating
Students
603
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
42%
James Hubert Blake High
publichighGrade 9-12
300 Norwood Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905
4.8
Rating
Students
1,960
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
26%
East Silver Spring Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
631 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
4.7
Rating
Students
540
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
William Tyler Page Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
13400 Tamarack Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904
4.6
Rating
Students
620
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
37%
Wheaton High
publichighGrade 9-12
12401 Dalewood Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906
4.6
Rating
Students
2,794
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
31%
Pine Crest Elementary
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
201 Woodmoor Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901
4.5
Rating
Students
493
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
41%
Springbrook High
publichighGrade 9-12
201 Valley Brook Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904
4.5
Rating
Students
1,838
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
27%
Flora M. Singer Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2600 Hayden Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902
4.4
Rating
Students
653
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
36%
Cloverly Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
800 Briggs Chaney Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905
4.2
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
35%
Oak View Elementary
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
400 E Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901
3.9
Rating
Students
423
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
33%
Galway Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
12612 Galway Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904
3.8
Rating
Students
695
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
28%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Silver Spring
Silver Spring, Maryland is home to 53 schools serving over 41,801 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 Silver Spring, Maryland?
There are 53 schools in Silver Spring, serving 41,801 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Silver Spring?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Silver Spring is 12.3:1.