For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 321 students in the neighborhood of Carderock Springs, Bethesda, MD.
The top ranked public school in Carderock Springs is Carderock Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Carderock Springs, Bethesda, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Carderock Springs, Bethesda, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carderock Springs Elementary 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
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carderock Springs, Bethesda, MD?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carderock Springs, Bethesda, MD include Carderock Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carderock Springs, Bethesda?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carderock Springs, Bethesda.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Carderock Springs, Bethesda?
the neighborhood of Carderock Springs, Bethesda public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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