For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,856 students in 20854, MD (there are , serving 5,415 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 20854, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20854, MD are Winston Churchill High School, Cold Spring Elementary School and Wayside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20854 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20854, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20854, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winston Churchill High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11300 Gainsborough Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-5400
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Cold Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9201 Falls Chapel Way
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-4390
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-4390
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10011 Glen Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0240
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0240
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Bells Mill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8225 Bells Mill Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0480
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0480
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Potomac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10311 River Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-4360
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-4360
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Ritchie Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1514 Dunster Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-6310
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-6310
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Beverly Farms Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8501 Post Oak Road
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0200
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0200
Gr: K-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8810 Post Oak Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 968-3740
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 968-3740
Gr: 6-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Cabin John Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10701 Gainsborough Road
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 406-1600
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 406-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20854, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20854, MD include Winston Churchill High School, Cold Spring Elementary School and Wayside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20854?
9 public schools are located in 20854.
What percentage of students in 20854 go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in 20854 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20854?
20854 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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