For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,496 students in 20877, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20877, MD are Washington Grove Elementary School, Rosemont Elementary School and Summit Hall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20877 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20877, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20877, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8712 Oakmont St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-0300
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16400 Alden Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7180
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7180
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Hall Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Deer Park Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4150
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
South Lake Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18201 Contour Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7330
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 780 students
Rank: #55.
Gaithersburg Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 N Summit Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4900
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Victory Farm Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-6770
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-6770
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20877, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20877, MD include Washington Grove Elementary School, Rosemont Elementary School and Summit Hall Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20877?
6 public preschools are located in 20877.
What is the racial composition of students in 20877?
20877 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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