Maryland›Montgomery County›Bethesda
Best Schools in Bethesda, Maryland
Compare 16 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
16
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
16,142
Total Students
Across Bethesda
15.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
16 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score66%
ELA Assessment Score80%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)3 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)13 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
- ✓38% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 3,016 students at Walter Johnson High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Walt Whitman High
publichighGrade 9-12
7100 Whittier Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817
8.6
Rating
Students
2,056
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
82%
Westbrook Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
5110 Allan Ter, Bethesda, MD 20816
8.5
Rating
Students
468
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
82%
Seven Locks Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
9500 Seven Locks Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
8.2
Rating
Students
376
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
75%
Bradley Hills Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
8701 Hartsdale Ave, Bethesda, MD 20817
8.1
Rating
Students
474
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
76%
Bannockburn Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
6520 Dalroy Ln, Bethesda, MD 20817
8
Rating
Students
446
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
72%
Carderock Springs Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
7401 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817
8
Rating
Students
363
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Wood Acres Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5800 Cromwell Drive, Bethesda, MD 20816
7.9
Rating
Students
609
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
75%
Wyngate Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
9300 Wadsworth Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817
7.7
Rating
Students
640
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
72%
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
publichighGrade 9-12
4301 East-West Hwy, Bethesda, MD 20814
7.6
Rating
Students
2,377
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
66%
Walter Johnson High
publichighGrade 9-12
6400 Rock Spring Dr, Bethesda, MD 20814
7.4
Rating
Students
3,016
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
67%
Burning Tree Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
7900 Beech Tree Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
7.3
Rating
Students
479
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
67%
Bethesda Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
7600 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
6.8
Rating
Students
645
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
62%
Thomas W. Pyle Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
6311 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817
6.7
Rating
Students
1,259
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
51%
North Bethesda Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8935 Bradmoor Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817
6
Rating
Students
1,224
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
46%
Ashburton Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
6314 Lone Oak Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817
5.7
Rating
Students
871
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
52%
Westland Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5511 Massachusetts Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816
5.4
Rating
Students
839
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
40%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Bethesda
Bethesda, Maryland is home to 16 schools serving over 16,142 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 Bethesda, Maryland?
There are 16 schools in Bethesda, serving 16,142 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Bethesda?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Bethesda 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 Bethesda?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Bethesda is 15.8:1.