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Forest Knolls Elementary

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Forest Knolls Elementary ranks 189 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

189^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Forest Knolls Elementary in Silver Spring, MD, is a public school serving 472 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the highly-regarded Montgomery County Public Schools district, and it has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for eight consecutive years.

Forest Knolls stands out as a true STEM powerhouse in its area, particularly in mathematics and science. In the 2025-2026 school year, 55.1% of students were proficient in math—a remarkable 18 percentage points above the district average and more than double the state average. This performance outpaces every nearby school, including Oakland Terrace Elementary (54.7%) and far exceeds schools like Kemp Mill Elementary (18.6%) and Cresthaven Elementary (24.2%). In 5th-grade science, 57.9% of students were proficient, nearly 18 points above the district average and 25.5 points above the state average—again leading its neighbors, with the next closest being Pine Crest Elementary at 45.1%. The school also excels at keeping students engaged, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 13.6%, far lower than the district average of 22.6% and roughly half the rate of nearby schools like Glen Haven Elementary (24.8%) and Burnt Mills Elementary (27.8%).

While Forest Knolls is a clear leader in STEM, its English Language Arts (ELA) performance is solid but more in line with the district average (58.6% proficient compared to 58.5% districtwide). This suggests a potential area for growth, but it doesn't diminish the school's overall strength. Notably, the school achieves these results while spending about $23,621 per student—similar to its peers—indicating efficient use of resources. For parents seeking a school with exceptional math and science outcomes, strong attendance, and a track record of consistency, Forest Knolls is a standout choice in Silver Spring.

472

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,621

Per pupil spending ?

41.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10830 Eastwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901

(240) 740-1640

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Students who attend Forest Knolls Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Silver Spring International Middle
High:	Albert Einstein High
	John F. Kennedy High
	Montgomery Blair High
	Northwood High
	More...
	Wheaton High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.3%

White:

28.2%

African American:

20.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (57% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Maryland elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg48%

Maryland avg39%

189^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

57^th of 132Elementary Schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools

8^th of 25Montgomery County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	78.9	189 of 864	78.1%	★★★★☆
2025	70.5	252 of 865	70.9%	★★★★☆
2024	77.6	186 of 859	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	75.5	201 of 855	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	85.0	127 of 862	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	74.0	155 of 802	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	75.6	212 of 853	75.1%	★★★★☆
2018	82.8	140 of 857	83.7%	★★★★☆
2017	64.6	284 of 847	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.4	257 of 845	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.3	246 of 859	71.4%	★★★★☆
2014	64.7	345 of 867	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.8	296 of 847	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.2	309 of 857	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.3	241 of 853	71.7%	★★★★☆
2010	68.6	293 of 855	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.9	301 of 850	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.8	335 of 838	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	29.1	624 of 818	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	38.4	545 of 804	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	34.6	582 of 805	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	31.3	605 of 803	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	91.1	17 of 504	96.6%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.0	53 of 115	53.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	68.4	162 of 796	79.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	43.9	133 of 347	61.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	70.8	166 of 788	78.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	58.1	42 of 136	69.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	82.3	67 of 528	87.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2021)97th percentile+16 vs school

White (2021)87th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2021)80th percentile~ school

Male (2021)79th percentile~ school

Special Education (2021)69th percentile-12 vs school

Hispanic (2021)62nd percentile-19 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)54th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts59%+7 vs state

Science58%+26 vs state

Mathematics55%+28 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Our son has been thriving at Forest Knolls. The teachers and administration are responsive and caring, and we have found a positive school community among staff, students, and parents. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forest Knolls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10830 Eastwood Ave	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1640	472	43	11.0	41.1%	133 (28.2%)	95 (20.1%)	190 (40.3%)	26 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.9%)	78.9	189^th of 864 public elementary schools	78.1%		70.5	252^nd of 865 public elementary schools	70.9%	63	55.6	52.2	57.9	55.1	54.3	62.1	60.7	58.6	57.9	$23,621	$1,126	$22,495
Kemp Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	411 Sisson St	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-5970	412	41	10.0	70.9%	12 (2.9%)	47 (11.4%)	351 (85.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.8	726^th of 864 public elementary schools	16.0%		19.2	697^th of 865 public elementary schools	19.4%	29	30.0	18.3	7.0	18.6	30.0	26.7	14.3	23.9	1.7	$23,409	$2,618	$20,790
Glen Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10900 Inwood Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 649-8051	540	46	11.6	64.4%	83 (15.4%)	114 (21.1%)	289 (53.5%)	22 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.4%)	38.9	490^th of 864 public elementary schools	43.3%		33.8	521^st of 865 public elementary schools	39.8%	31	35.1	28.8	32.1	32.2	43.2	29.7	35.7	36.5	23.8	$21,450	$1,029	$20,421
Burnt Mills Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	11211 Childs Street	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(240) 740-7320	747	57	13.1	62.1%	98 (13.1%)	323 (43.2%)	147 (19.7%)	145 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	36.4	509^th of 864 public elementary schools	41.1%		33.2	528^th of 865 public elementary schools	39.0%	19	32.7	27.1	36.0	31.6	38.4	34.3	35.7	36.1	18.8	$20,968	$2,381	$18,587
Pine Crest Elementary	Public, Magnet	3-5	201 Woodmoor Dr	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-1970	493	35	14.2	52.9%	127 (25.8%)	86 (17.4%)	228 (46.2%)	27 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.9%)	66.9	276^th of 864 public elementary schools	68.1%		64.5	296^th of 865 public elementary schools	65.8%	20	41.5	48.7	49.4	47.0	44.4	51.6	53.0	50.1	45.1	$19,150	$990	$18,160
Arcola Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Franwall Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 287-8585	747	58	12.9	57.4%	39 (5.2%)	174 (23.3%)	494 (66.1%)	27 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)	26.4	613^th of 864 public elementary schools	29.1%		24.7	615^th of 865 public elementary schools	28.9%	2	30.5	23.9	20.4	25.4	32.5	30.1	25.8	29.8	17.5	$22,848	$2,466	$20,382
Cresthaven Elementary	Public	3-5	1234 Cresthaven Dr	Silver Spring	20903	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-0580	474	40	11.7	62.7%	11 (2.3%)	188 (39.7%)	242 (51.1%)	19 (4.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.9%)	24.9	630^th of 864 public elementary schools	27.1%		26	598^th of 865 public elementary schools	30.9%	32	28.0	23.8	21.2	24.2	27.9	27.5	25.8	27.1	18.1	$23,811	$2,877	$20,934
Roscoe R Nix Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1100 Corliss St	Silver Spring	20903	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-6550	437	44	10.0	62.9%	6 (1.4%)	175 (40.0%)	224 (51.3%)	25 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)								(n/a)										$26,142	$2,536	$23,605
Oakland Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2720 Plyers Mill Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4880	500	43	11.6	30.2%	186 (37.2%)	76 (15.2%)	182 (36.4%)	19 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.0%)	75.3	221^st of 864 public elementary schools	74.4%		72.2	235^th of 865 public elementary schools	72.8%	14	63.4	48.4	47.5	54.7	70.7	56.5	50.8	61.0	31.7	$24,013	$1,432	$22,581
Highland View Elementary	Public	K-5	9010 Providence Ave	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1990	334	30	11.1	51.5%	88 (26.3%)	105 (31.4%)	113 (33.8%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	60.9	318^th of 864 public elementary schools	63.2%		60.1	335^th of 865 public elementary schools	61.3%	17	55.2	47.5	28.6	45.6	57.6	59.0	33.3	51.0	27.5	$20,528	$903	$19,625

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Knolls Elementary

How many students attend Forest Knolls Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 472 students attended Forest Knolls Elementary.

Is Forest Knolls Elementary a good school?

Forest Knolls Elementary ranks 189^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Forest Knolls Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Forest Knolls Elementary?

Students at Forest Knolls Elementary are 40% Hispanic, 28% White, 20% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Forest Knolls Elementary attend?

Students who attend Forest Knolls Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Silver Spring International Middle
High : Albert Einstein High
High : John F. Kennedy High
High : Montgomery Blair High
High : Northwood High
High : Wheaton High

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