For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,936 students in 20817, MD (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,210 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 20817, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20817, MD are Walt Whitman High School, Seven Locks Elementary School and Bannockburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20817 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20817, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 20817, MD Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walt Whitman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7100 Whittier Blvd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-4800
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,018 students
Rank: #22.
Seven Locks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9500 Seven Locks Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0940
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0940
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bannockburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6520 Dalroy Ln
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1270
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1270
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bradley Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8701 Hartsdale Ave
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 204-5210
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 204-5210
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Carderock Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7401 Persimmon Tree Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0540
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0540
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
Wyngate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9300 Wadsworth Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1080
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1080
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #77.
Burning Tree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7900 Beech Tree Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1750
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1750
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6311 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,241 students
Rank: #99.
North Bethesda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8935 Bradmoor Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-2100
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,110 students
Rank: #1010.
Ashburton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6314 Lone Oak Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1300
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 810 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20817, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20817, MD include Walt Whitman High School, Seven Locks Elementary School and Bannockburn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20817?
10 public schools are located in 20817.
What percentage of students in 20817 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 20817 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20817?
20817 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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