Public schools in Rockville, MD
35 open public schools with an address in Rockville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
35
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
25,274
35 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Rockville public schools
The federal directory lists 35 public schools in Rockville, MD: 20 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. The 35 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 25,274 students, an average of 722 per school. The largest campus is Richard Montgomery High (2,366 students), and the largest elementary school is Farmland Elementary (847).
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 13.7:1, similar to 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 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 38% 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 Rockville
Elementary schools in Rockville
20| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayard Rustin Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 757 | 13.7:1 | |
| Beall Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 475 | 15.5:1 | |
| Brookhaven Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 436 | 11.6:1 | |
| Candlewood Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 358 | 13.2:1 | |
| Carl Sandburg Center Montgomery County Public Schools · Special Education School | PK–05 | 65 | 3.4:1 | |
| Cashell Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 386 | 12.6:1 | |
| College Gardens Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 506 | 13.8:1 | |
| Fallsmead Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 512 | 16.1:1 | |
| Farmland Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 847 | 15.7:1 | |
| Flower Valley Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 524 | 13.2:1 | |
| Lakewood Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 406 | 12.9:1 | |
| Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 621 | 13.5:1 | |
| Luxmanor Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 684 | 13.7:1 | |
| Maryvale Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 617 | 13.5:1 | |
| Meadow Hall Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 348 | 9.6:1 | |
| Mill Creek Towne Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 528 | 12.1:1 | |
| Ritchie Park Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 342 | 14.5:1 | |
| Rock Creek Valley Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 332 | 9.5:1 | |
| Twinbrook Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 459 | 12.1:1 | |
| Wheaton Woods Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 556 | 10.7:1 |
Middle schools in Rockville
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earle B. Wood Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,019 | 13.8:1 | |
| Julius West Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,365 | 15.5:1 | |
| Parkland Middle Montgomery County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,185 | 15.2:1 | |
| Redland Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 562 | 13.4:1 | |
| Robert Frost Middle School Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 915 | 16.1:1 | |
| Tilden Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,112 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Rockville
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Programs Montgomery County Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Col. Zadok Magruder High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,671 | 15.4:1 | |
| Northwood High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,654 | 14.2:1 | |
| Richard Montgomery High Montgomery County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,366 | 17.6:1 | |
| Rock Terrace School Montgomery County Public Schools · Special Education School | 06–12 | 77 | 3.6:1 | |
| Rockville High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,550 | 14.8:1 | |
| Thomas S. Wootton High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,870 | 18.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Rockville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol Montgomery County Public Schools · Special Education School | 04–12 | 79 | 3.9:1 | |
| PEP - Itinerant Montgomery County Public Schools · Special Education School | PK–PK | 90 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.9%
- Hispanic34.8%
- Black16.5%
- Asian17.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 34 Rockville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (25,274 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rockville
How many public schools are in Rockville, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 35 open public schools with a location address in Rockville: 20 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 25,274 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rockville?
All listed public schools with an address in Rockville 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 Rockville?
Richard Montgomery High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rockville, with 2,366 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rockville?
No school with an address in Rockville 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 Rockville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rockville public schools is 13.7:1, similar to 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 Rockville 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.
Nearby Maryland cities
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