Public schools in Gaithersburg, MD
28 open public schools with an address in Gaithersburg, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
28
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
20,321
28 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Gaithersburg public schools
The federal directory lists 28 public schools in Gaithersburg, MD: 20 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high. The 28 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 20,321 students, an average of 726 per school. The largest campus is Gaithersburg High (2,441 students), and the largest elementary school is South Lake Elementary (746).
Every listed school belongs to Montgomery County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Gaithersburg
Elementary schools in Gaithersburg
20| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Station Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 572 | 9.9:1 | |
| Darnestown Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 356 | 11.1:1 | |
| Diamond Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 654 | 14.9:1 | |
| DuFief Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 276 | 10.8:1 | |
| Fields Road Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 453 | 11.5:1 | |
| Flower Hill Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 454 | 11.5:1 | |
| Gaithersburg Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 603 | 9.6:1 | |
| Goshen Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 494 | 13.4:1 | |
| Harriet R. Tubman Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 571 | 11.3:1 | |
| Jones Lane Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 428 | 12:1 | |
| Judith A. Resnik Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 516 | 12.8:1 | |
| Rachel Carson Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 671 | 16.7:1 | |
| Rosemont Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 564 | 11.2:1 | |
| South Lake Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 746 | 12.1:1 | |
| Strawberry Knoll Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 448 | 10.7:1 | |
| Summit Hall Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 413 | 9.5:1 | |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 553 | 12.7:1 | |
| Washington Grove Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 480 | 10.4:1 | |
| Whetstone Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 711 | 12.3:1 | |
| Woodfield Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 314 | 10.6:1 |
Middle schools in Gaithersburg
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Oak Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 828 | 12.5:1 | |
| Gaithersburg Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 869 | 11.6:1 | |
| Lakelands Park Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 993 | 15.1:1 | |
| Ridgeview Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 722 | 14.1:1 | |
| Shady Grove Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 514 | 12.9:1 |
High schools in Gaithersburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,441 | 13.9:1 | |
| Quince Orchard High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,100 | 16.1:1 | |
| Watkins Mill High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,577 | 13.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.9%
- Hispanic49%
- Black18.7%
- Asian10.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 28 Gaithersburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (20,321 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gaithersburg
How many public schools are in Gaithersburg, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 28 open public schools with a location address in Gaithersburg: 20 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 20,321 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gaithersburg?
All listed public schools with an address in Gaithersburg belong to Montgomery County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gaithersburg, with 2,441 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gaithersburg?
No school with an address in Gaithersburg is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Maryland.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gaithersburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gaithersburg public schools is 12.1:1, lower than the Maryland school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Gaithersburg guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Maryland cities