Public elementary schools in Maryland achieve an average science proficiency of 33% (2024-25).
The public elementary schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in Maryland is Benfield Elementary School with 80-89%.
Science Proficiency Range: 67%
84.5%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 72%
Top Science Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Maryland (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Benfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
365 Lynwood Dr
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Cold Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
9201 Falls Chapel Way
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-4390
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-4390
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Glenarden Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 2-5
7801 Glenarden Pkwy
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 925-1300
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 925-1300
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Pinewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
200 Rickswood Rd
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 887-7663
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 887-7663
Rank: #55.
Clarksville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 79%
Grades: 6-8
6535 S Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7057
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7057
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bannockburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
6520 Dalroy Ln
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1270
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1270
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
West Towson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
6916 North Charles Street
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3893
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3893
Rank: #88.
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 6-8
6311 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500
Rank: #99.
Folly Quarter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 6-8
13500 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
Rank: #1010.
North Bethesda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 6-8
8935 Bradmoor Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-2100
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-2100
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Chevy Chase Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 3-5
4015 Rosemary St
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 657-4994
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 657-4994
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Diamond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-5
4 Marquis Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-2120
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-2120
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-5
175 Arundel Beach Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6560
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6560
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Severna Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-5
6 Riggs Ave
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Shipley's Choice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-5
310 Governor Stone Pky
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3851
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3851
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Travilah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
13801 Dufief Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4300
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4300
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Wayside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
10011 Glen Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0240
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0240
Rank: #1818.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 6-8
8810 Post Oak Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 968-3740
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 968-3740
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mount View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 6-8
12101 Woodford Dr
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 313-5545
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 313-5545
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Ridgely Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 6-8
121 Ridgely Road
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(443) 809-7650
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(443) 809-7650
Rank: #2121.
Robert Frost Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 6-8
9201 Scott Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-3949
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-3949
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Cabin John Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 6-8
10701 Gainsborough Road
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 406-1600
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 406-1600
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Urbana Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 6-8
3511 Pontius Ct
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9200
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9200
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Burning Tree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-5
7900 Beech Tree Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1750
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1750
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Chesapeake Science Point
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 6-12
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Crofton Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-5
1750 Urby Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5805
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5805
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Davidsonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-5
962 Central Ave West
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Heather Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 2-5
12605 Heming Ln
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 805-2730
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 805-2730
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Ilchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
4981 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
John H. Poole Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 6-8
17014 Tom Fox Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-4200
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 740-4200
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Kemptown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-5
3456 Kemptown Church Rd
Monrovia, MD 21770
(240) 236-3500
Monrovia, MD 21770
(240) 236-3500
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
14516 Nadine Dr
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-3260
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-3260
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Prettyboy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-5
19810 Middletown Rd
Freeland, MD 21053
(410) 887-1900
Freeland, MD 21053
(410) 887-1900
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Rodgers Forge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-5
250 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 887-3582
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 887-3582
Rank: #24 - 4124. - 41.
Somerset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-5
5811 Warwick Pl
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(240) 740-1100
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(240) 740-1100
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maryland average public elementary schools science proficiency?
The Maryland average public elementary schools science proficiency is 33%% for 2024-25.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest science proficiency in Maryland?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Maryland include Benfield Elementary School, Cold Spring Elementary School and Glenarden Woods Elementary School.
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