For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,588 students in 20877, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20877, MD are Washington Grove Elementary School, Rosemont Elementary School and Shady Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20877 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20877, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20877, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8712 Oakmont St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-0300
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16400 Alden Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7180
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7180
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Shady Grove Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Midcounty Hgwy
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-1440
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-1440
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Summit Hall Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Deer Park Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4150
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
South Lake Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18201 Contour Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7330
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Gaithersburg Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 N Summit Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4900
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Gaithersburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Teachers' Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4950
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4950
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Forest Oak Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7570
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7570
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Victory Farm Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-6770
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-6770
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20877, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20877, MD include Washington Grove Elementary School, Rosemont Elementary School and Shady Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20877?
9 public elementary schools are located in 20877.
What is the racial composition of students in 20877?
20877 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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