Public schools in Potomac, MD
8 open public schools with an address in Potomac, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,496
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Potomac public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Potomac, MD: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,496 students, an average of 812 per school. The largest campus is Winston Churchill High (2,185 students), and the largest elementary school is Bells Mill Elementary (570).
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 16.5:1, higher 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.
About 11% 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 Potomac
Elementary schools in Potomac
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Mill Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 570 | 16.3:1 | |
| Beverly Farms Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 526 | 16.9:1 | |
| Cold Spring Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 362 | 16.5:1 | |
| Potomac Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 475 | 17:1 | |
| Wayside Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 465 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Potomac
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin John Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 983 | 16.5:1 | |
| Herbert Hoover Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 930 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Potomac
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Churchill High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,185 | 18.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.4%
- Hispanic9%
- Black10%
- Asian33.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Potomac schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,496 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Potomac
How many public schools are in Potomac, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Potomac: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 6,496 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Potomac?
All listed public schools with an address in Potomac 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 Potomac?
Winston Churchill High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Potomac, with 2,185 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Potomac?
No school with an address in Potomac 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 Potomac schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Potomac public schools is 16.5:1, higher 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 Potomac 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