For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,940 students in 20850, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20850, MD are Fallsmead Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School and Robert Frost Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20850 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20850, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 20850, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fallsmead Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1800 Greenplace Ter
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3545
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3545
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2534 Lindley Terrace
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-5750
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-5750
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Robert Frost Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 Scott Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-7610
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-7610
Gr: 6-8 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Beall Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
451 Beall Ave
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1220
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
College Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Yale Place
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-8470
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-8470
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Maryvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 First St
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4330
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4330
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Julius West Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 Great Falls Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 337-3400
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 337-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Gr: 4-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Carl Sandburg Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 First St
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4340
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4340
Gr: K-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20850, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20850, MD include Fallsmead Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School and Robert Frost Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20850?
9 public elementary schools are located in 20850.
What is the racial composition of students in 20850?
20850 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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