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Best Elementary Schools in Gaithersburg, maryland
Compare 21 elementary schools in Gaithersburg. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
21
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
20,676
Total Students
Across Gaithersburg
11.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
21 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score33%
ELA Assessment Score45%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)19 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 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 746 students at South Lake Elementary.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About Elementary Schools in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, maryland offers 21 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
Whetstone Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
19201 Thomas Farm Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
2.5
Rating
Students
711
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
18%
Flower Hill Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
18425 Flower Hill Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
2.2
Rating
Students
454
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Brown Station Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
851 Quince Orchard Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
2.2
Rating
Students
572
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
21%
Summit Hall Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
101 W Deer Park Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
1.8
Rating
Students
413
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
14%
South Lake Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
18201 Contour Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
1.7
Rating
Students
746
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
11%
Gaithersburg Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
35 N Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
1.7
Rating
Students
603
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many elementary schools are in Gaithersburg, maryland?
There are several elementary schools in Gaithersburg, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.
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.