Public schools in Germantown, MD
20 open public schools with an address in Germantown, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,731
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Germantown public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Germantown, MD: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,731 students, an average of 737 per school. The largest campus is Seneca Valley High (2,409 students), and the largest elementary school is Waters Landing Elementary (735).
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 13:1, 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.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% 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 Germantown
Elementary schools in Germantown
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain James E. Daly Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 472 | 11.3:1 | |
| Cedar Grove Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 326 | 11.5:1 | |
| Clopper Mill Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 458 | 11.8:1 | |
| Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 673 | 16:1 | |
| Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 428 | 10.2:1 | |
| Fox Chapel Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 617 | 13.6:1 | |
| Germantown Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 314 | 9.7:1 | |
| Great Seneca Creek Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 487 | 12.7:1 | |
| Lake Seneca Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 437 | 10.3:1 | |
| S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 467 | 11.4:1 | |
| Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 530 | 13.5:1 | |
| Waters Landing Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 735 | 12.4:1 | |
| William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 601 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Germantown
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsview Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 908 | 16.2:1 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Montgomery County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 841 | 13.2:1 | |
| Neelsville Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 781 | 14.4:1 | |
| Roberto W. Clemente Middle Montgomery County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 888 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Germantown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,300 | 16.7:1 | |
| Seneca Valley High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,409 | 15.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Germantown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview School Montgomery County Public Schools · Special Education School | PK–12 | 59 | 5.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.7%
- Hispanic33.4%
- Black30.6%
- Asian16.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Germantown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,731 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Germantown
How many public schools are in Germantown, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Germantown: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 14,731 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Germantown?
All listed public schools with an address in Germantown 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 Germantown?
Seneca Valley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Germantown, with 2,409 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Germantown?
No school with an address in Germantown 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 Germantown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Germantown public schools is 13:1, 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 Germantown 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