For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,391 students in 20871, MD (there are , serving 92 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 20871, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20871, MD are Wilson Wims Elementary School, Clarksburg High School and Clarksburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 20871 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20871, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20871, MD ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Wims Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12520 Blue Sky Drive
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(240) 406-1670
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(240) 406-1670
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Clarksburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22500 Wims Rd
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(240) 740-6000
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(240) 740-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,214 students
Rank: #33.
Clarksburg Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13530 Redgrave Pl
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(240) 740-3530
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(240) 740-3530
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
Snowden Farm Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22500 Sweetspire Drive
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(240) 740-5800
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(240) 740-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #55.
Little Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23930 Burdette Forest Rd
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(240) 740-5660
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(240) 740-5660
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #66.
Hallie Wells Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11701 Little Seneca Parkway
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 284-4800
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 284-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #77.
Rocky Hill Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22401 Brick Haven Way
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(240) 740-6670
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(240) 740-6670
Grades: 6-8
| 1,041 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20871, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20871, MD include Wilson Wims Elementary School, Clarksburg High School and Clarksburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20871?
7 public schools are located in 20871.
What percentage of students in 20871 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 20871 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20871?
20871 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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