Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20896

Summary:

The 20896 zip code in Maryland is home to a single standout elementary school, Garrett Park Elementary. This school consistently outperforms the Montgomery County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in academic proficiency, ranking within the top 15% of elementary schools statewide. With a diverse student population and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Garrett Park Elementary provides a high-quality educational experience for its community.

Academically, Garrett Park Elementary shines, with Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency rates that far exceed district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall Mathematics proficiency rate was 58.5%, compared to just 33.4% for the district and 24.1% for the state. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate is also notably higher than the surrounding region. This consistent academic excellence has earned Garrett Park Elementary a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beyond test scores, Garrett Park Elementary stands out for its resource allocation and student demographics. The school spends $14,830 per student, likely above the district and state averages, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.1, which is relatively low. Additionally, the school's student population is racially diverse, with a mix of White, Hispanic, Asian, and African American students. This diversity, combined with the school's academic achievements, suggests that Garrett Park Elementary is providing a well-rounded and inclusive educational experience for its community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (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 All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Garrett Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4810 Oxford Street	Kensington	20896	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0700	686	43	16.1	24.6%	272 (39.7%)	88 (12.8%)	162 (23.6%)	104 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (8.6%)	85.4	116^th of 859 public elementary schools	86.5%		87.5	102^nd of 855 public elementary schools	88.1%	14	59.5	58.3	57.7	58.5	63.2	76.8	59.8	67.0	38.7	$15,950	$933	$15,018

Cities Near Zip Code 20896

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kensington	0.19 mi	7	82^nd
Silver Spring	1.13 mi	55	159^th
Bethesda	1.33 mi	17	17^th
Rockville	2.02 mi	34	81^st
Chevy Chase	2.59 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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