For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,870 students in 20852, MD (there are 13 private schools, serving 3,010 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 20852, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20852, MD are Richard Montgomery High School, Farmland Elementary School and Luxmanor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20852 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20852, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20852, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Montgomery High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Richard Montgomery Dr
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-6100
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Farmland Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7000 Old Gate Road
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-0660
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-0660
Gr: K-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Luxmanor Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6201 Tilden Ln
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-0820
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-0820
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Bayard Rustin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 W Edmonston Dr
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4320
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Tilden Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6300 Tilden Ln
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-6700
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,085 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Rock Terrace School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11400 Marcliff Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4650
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4650
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20852, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20852, MD include Richard Montgomery High School, Farmland Elementary School and Luxmanor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20852?
6 public schools are located in 20852.
What percentage of students in 20852 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 20852 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20852?
20852 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).