For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,229 students in 20904, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20904, MD are Westover Elementary School, William Tyler Page Elementary School and Galway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20904 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20904, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20904, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Hawkesbury Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-5740
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
William Tyler Page Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13400 Tamarack Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-7560
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-7560
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Galway Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12612 Galway Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 595-2930
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 595-2930
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Road Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Jackson Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0800
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Greencastle Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13611 Robey Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-1420
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Cannon Road Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Cannon Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0520
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0520
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
White Oak Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12201 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 288-8200
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 288-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20904, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20904, MD include Westover Elementary School, William Tyler Page Elementary School and Galway Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20904?
7 public elementary schools are located in 20904.
What is the racial composition of students in 20904?
20904 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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