Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20814

Summary:

The 20814 zip code in Maryland is home to four high-performing public schools, including two high schools and two elementary schools. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, offering a strong educational landscape for families in the area.

Walter Johnson High and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High are the two high schools in the 20814 zip code, both of which have earned 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Bethesda Elementary is the standout elementary school, ranking 53rd out of 859 Maryland elementary schools and consistently outperforming the Montgomery County and state averages in both mathematics and English language arts.

The schools in the 20814 zip code serve a diverse student population, with varying levels of economic disadvantage. While most of the schools maintain high rankings and ratings over time, Woodlin Elementary has experienced some fluctuations in its performance, highlighting the importance of continuous improvement. Overall, the data suggests that the 20814 zip code is home to some of the highest-performing public schools in Maryland, with strong academic outcomes and a focus on supporting the diverse needs of their students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)					MCAP Algebra I (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 All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High	Public	9-12	4301 East-West Hwy	Bethesda	20814	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0400	2,335	130	17.9	25.5%	1,127 (48.3%)	398 (17.0%)	493 (21.1%)	159 (6.8%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	142 (6.1%)	62.2	26^th of 146 public high schools	82.2%		57.8	34^th of 127 public high schools	73.2%	8				7.3				67.7	67.7	7.3		$15,482	$814	$14,668
Bethesda Elementary	Public	K-5	7600 Arlington Rd	Bethesda	20814	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 204-5300	611	37	16.3	20.6%	244 (39.9%)	68 (11.1%)	104 (17.0%)	136 (22.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.7%)	93.3	53^rd of 859 public elementary schools	93.8%		94.1	46^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.6%	7	72.9	64.5	59.8	65.9	77.5	81.4	71.1		77.0		46.5	$16,690	$958	$15,731
Walter Johnson High	Public	9-12	6400 Rock Spring Dr	Bethesda	20814	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6900	2,942	158	18.5	18.4%	1,459 (49.6%)	378 (12.8%)	537 (18.3%)	359 (12.2%)	7 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	186 (6.3%)	69.5	15^th of 146 public high schools	89.7%		67.5	18^th of 127 public high schools	85.8%	3				11.9				75.4	75.4	11.9		$15,547	$857	$14,689
Woodlin Elementary	Public	K-5	5701 Grosvenor Ln	Bethesda	20814	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7350	560	40	13.8	40.5%	189 (33.8%)	147 (26.3%)	125 (22.3%)	52 (9.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.9%)	72.3	223^rd of 859 public elementary schools	74.0%		66.8	262^nd of 855 public elementary schools	69.4%	39	65.7	35.5	40.5	49.8	63.9	55.2	52.1		57.9		32.0	$17,597	$1,033	$16,564

Cities Near Zip Code 20814

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bethesda	0.76 mi	17	17^th
Kensington	1.64 mi	7	82^nd
Chevy Chase	1.65 mi	4	16^th
Silver Spring	2.98 mi	55	159^th
Rockville	3.24 mi	34	81^st

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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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