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Best 20817 Maryland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,044 students in 20817, MD (there are , serving 2,179 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 20817, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20817, MD are Walt Whitman High School, Seven Locks Elementary School and Bannockburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 20817 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20817, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best 20817, MD ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walt Whitman High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7100 Whittier Blvd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,042 students
Rank: #22.
Seven Locks Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9500 Seven Locks Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0940
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bannockburn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6520 Dalroy Ln
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1270
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bradley Hills Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8701 Hartsdale Ave
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 204-5210
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Carderock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7401 Persimmon Tree Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0540
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Wyngate Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9300 Wadsworth Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1080
Grades: K-5
| 679 students
Rank: #77.
Burning Tree Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7900 Beech Tree Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1750
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6311 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,260 students
Rank: #99.
North Bethesda Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8935 Bradmoor Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,163 students
Rank: #1010.
Ashburton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6314 Lone Oak Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1300
Grades: K-5
| 821 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 20817, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20817, MD include Walt Whitman High School, Seven Locks Elementary School and Bannockburn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20817?