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 Score18%
ELA Assessment Score37%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)20 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 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 1,880 students at John F. Kennedy High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Eastern Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
300 University Blvd East, Silver Spring, MD 20901
3.6
Rating
Students
963
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
26%
Highland Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3100 Medway St, Silver Spring, MD 20902
3.4
Rating
Students
509
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
18%
Glenallan Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
12520 Heurich Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
3.3
Rating
Students
679
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
26%
Glen Haven Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
10900 Inwood Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902
3.2
Rating
Students
540
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Viers Mill Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
11711 Joseph Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906
3.1
Rating
Students
556
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
24%
Silver Spring International Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
313 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
3.1
Rating
Students
1,015
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
13%
Fairland Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
14315 Fairdale Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905
3.1
Rating
Students
553
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
25%
Greencastle Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
13611 Robey Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904
3
Rating
Students
722
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
20%
Strathmore Elementary
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
3200 Beaverwood Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20906
3
Rating
Students
464
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
26%
Sligo Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1401 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902
3
Rating
Students
685
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
16%
Burnt Mills Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
11211 Childs Street, Silver Spring, MD 20901
2.9
Rating
Students
747
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
19%
John F. Kennedy High
publichighGrade 9-12
1901 Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
2.9
Rating
Students
1,880
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
10%
Jackson Road Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
900 Jackson Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904
2.7
Rating
Students
623
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
19%
Sargent Shriver Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
12518 Greenly St, Silver Spring, MD 20906
2.6
Rating
Students
697
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
18%
Briggs Chaney Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1901 Rainbow Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20905
2.3
Rating
Students
858
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
11%
White Oak Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
12201 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904
2.2
Rating
Students
808
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
3%
Arcola Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1820 Franwall Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902
2.1
Rating
Students
747
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
14%
Cresthaven Elementary
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
1234 Cresthaven Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20903
2.1
Rating
Students
474
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
13%
Weller Road Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3301 Weller Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906
2
Rating
Students
691
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
16%
Kemp Mill Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
411 Sisson St, Silver Spring, MD 20902
2
Rating
Students
412
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
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.