Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20817

Summary:

The 20817 zip code in Bethesda, Maryland is home to a thriving educational ecosystem, with 10 high-performing schools serving students from elementary through high school. This area is known for its exceptional academic standards, with multiple schools ranking among the top in the state of Maryland.

The standout schools in this area include Bannockburn Elementary, Seven Locks Elementary, and Carderock Springs Elementary, all of which consistently outperform state and district averages on standardized tests. These schools boast impressive proficiency rates, with up to 88.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 81.1% in mathematics. Additionally, Thomas W. Pyle Middle is ranked 2nd out of 328 Maryland middle schools, further solidifying the academic excellence in this area.

The schools in the 20817 zip code serve a diverse student population, with a range of racial backgrounds represented. However, the student population is generally from more affluent families, as evidenced by the low free/reduced lunch rates, which range from 1.72% to 20.49%. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the schools' high academic performance, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. Overall, the Montgomery County Public Schools in the 20817 zip code are providing exceptional educational opportunities for their students, setting them up for success both academically and in their future endeavors.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)							MCAP English Language Arts (2024)								MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th 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 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bannockburn Elementary	Public	K-5	6520 Dalroy Ln	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1270	418	25	16.7	5.3%	245 (58.6%)	33 (7.9%)	39 (9.3%)	69 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.7%)	98.3	4^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.5%		98	10^th of 855 public elementary schools	98.8%	6	80.0	83.5	78.7				81.1	87.3	92.6	83.1					88.4			59.0		$15,584	$919	$14,665
Bradley Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	8701 Hartsdale Ave	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 204-5210	464	29	16.2	1.7%	296 (63.8%)	18 (3.9%)	33 (7.1%)	70 (15.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.9%)	98.1	8^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.1%		98.7	3^rd of 855 public elementary schools	99.6%	5	78.5	87.8	74.3				80.1	82.4	95.8	84.9					87.2			63.5		$15,781	$838	$14,943
Burning Tree Elementary	Public	K-5	7900 Beech Tree Rd	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1750	437	32	13.4	9.8%	219 (50.1%)	32 (7.3%)	52 (11.9%)	99 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.8%)	90	80^th of 859 public elementary schools	90.7%		91.1	72^nd of 855 public elementary schools	91.6%	8	81.3	61.9	62.2				68.1	81.6	67.1	58.1					68.5			46.1		$21,014	$1,186	$19,829
Walt Whitman High	Public	9-12	7100 Whittier Blvd	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4800	2,018	117	17.2	5.5%	1,214 (60.2%)	83 (4.1%)	242 (12.0%)	306 (15.2%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	161 (8.0%)	81	7^th of 146 public high schools	95.2%		82.5	3^rd of 127 public high schools	97.6%	4							27.5							86.0	86.0	27.5				$16,890	$838	$16,052
Wyngate Elementary	Public	K-5	9300 Wadsworth Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1080	715	39	18.4	4.9%	408 (57.1%)	32 (4.5%)	93 (13.0%)	105 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (10.8%)	97.5	13^th of 859 public elementary schools	98.5%		95.9	30^th of 855 public elementary schools	96.5%	17	86.1	77.8	69.6				77.2	87.9	82.5	82.8					84.2			54.8		$13,996	$1,045	$12,951
North Bethesda Middle	Public	6-8	8935 Bradmoor Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-2100	1,110	66	16.7	14.4%	577 (52.0%)	143 (12.9%)	165 (14.9%)	131 (11.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (8.1%)	90.8	22^nd of 328 public middle schools	93.3%		88.1	28^th of 322 public middle schools	91.3%	6				47.0	23.3		48.7				70.2	75.5	76.5		74.1	71.4	72.2		52.7	$16,531	$780	$15,751
Thomas W. Pyle Middle	Public	6-8	6311 Wilson Lane	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3500	1,241	79	15.6	4.6%	740 (59.6%)	50 (4.0%)	149 (12.0%)	195 (15.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (8.5%)	98	2^nd of 328 public middle schools	99.4%		97.6	2^nd of 322 public middle schools	99.4%					65.2	51.3	21.8	66.6				84.1	86.3	86.9		85.8	75.6	95.8		60.8	$17,326	$904	$16,422
Carderock Springs Elementary	Public	K-5	7401 Persimmon Tree Lane	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0540	337	23	14.9	5.0%	179 (53.1%)	21 (6.2%)	45 (13.4%)	55 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (10.7%)	97.4	14^th of 859 public elementary schools	98.4%		98.5	4^th of 855 public elementary schools	99.5%	10	80.0	82.7	68.6				77.3	83.3	92.3	88.0					87.7			51.0		$19,145	$792	$18,353
Seven Locks Elementary	Public	K-5	9500 Seven Locks Road	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0940	386	25	15.2	7.8%	188 (48.7%)	43 (11.1%)	39 (10.1%)	100 (25.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	98.2	6^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.3%		97.7	14^th of 855 public elementary schools	98.4%	8	86.2	77.8	75.8				79.9	81.5	95.1	86.4					87.6			59.1		$16,438	$693	$15,745
Ashburton Elementary	Public	K-5	6314 Lone Oak Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1300	810	51	15.9	20.5%	288 (35.6%)	143 (17.7%)	150 (18.5%)	153 (18.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (9.0%)	83.3	140^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.7%		80	162^nd of 855 public elementary schools	81.1%	22	66.4	52.5	57.9				58.4	61.6	68.8	60.4					63.7			36.1		$15,390	$998	$14,392

Cities Near Zip Code 20817

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bethesda	0.57 mi	17	17^th
Potomac	2.66 mi	8	9^th
Rockville	3.13 mi	34	81^st
Kensington	3.21 mi	7	82^nd
Chevy Chase	3.53 mi	4	16^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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