Public schools in Silver Spring, MD
55 open public schools with an address in Silver Spring, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
55
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
41,801
55 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
5 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Silver Spring public schools
The federal directory lists 55 public schools in Silver Spring, MD: 38 elementary, 10 middle, 7 high. The 55 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 41,801 students, an average of 760 per school. The largest campus is Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), and the largest elementary school is JoAnn Leleck at Broad Acres Elementary (756).
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 12.4:1, 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 5 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 54% 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 Silver Spring
Elementary schools in Silver Spring
38| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 747 | 12.9:1 | |
| Bel Pre Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–02 | 558 | 12.2:1 | |
| Burnt Mills Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 747 | 13.2:1 | |
| Cannon Road Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 388 | 10:1 | |
| Cloverly Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 429 | 11.6:1 | |
| Cresthaven Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | 03–05 | 474 | 11.8:1 | |
| Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 485 | 11.9:1 | |
| East Silver Spring Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 540 | 12.1:1 | |
| Fairland Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 553 | 10.8:1 | |
| Flora M. Singer Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 653 | 11.7:1 | |
| Forest Knolls Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 472 | 11:1 | |
| Galway Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 695 | 11.2:1 | |
| Georgian Forest Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 600 | 12.6:1 | |
| Glen Haven Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 540 | 11.6:1 | |
| Glenallan Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 679 | 11.8:1 | |
| Greencastle Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 722 | 12.3:1 | |
| Harmony Hills Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 655 | 10.8:1 | |
| Highland Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 509 | 12.4:1 | |
| Highland View Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 334 | 11.1:1 | |
| Jackson Road Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 623 | 11.3:1 | |
| JoAnn Leleck at Broad Acres Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 756 | 11.2:1 | |
| Kemp Mill Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 412 | 10:1 | |
| Montgomery Knolls Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–02 | 477 | 10.7:1 | |
| New Hampshire Estates Elem Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–02 | 455 | 10.1:1 | |
| Oak View Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | 03–05 | 423 | 13.2:1 | |
| Oakland Terrace Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 500 | 11.6:1 | |
| Pine Crest Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | 03–05 | 493 | 14.3:1 | |
| Roscoe R Nix Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–02 | 437 | 10:1 | |
| Rosemary Hills Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–02 | 499 | 13.2:1 | |
| Sargent Shriver Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 697 | 12.1:1 | |
| Sligo Creek Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 632 | 15.3:1 | |
| Stonegate Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 565 | 14:1 | |
| Strathmore Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | 03–05 | 464 | 14:1 | |
| Viers Mill Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 556 | 10.9:1 | |
| Weller Road Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 691 | 11.5:1 | |
| Westover Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 294 | 12:1 | |
| William Tyler Page Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 620 | 14.3:1 | |
| Woodlin Elementary Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 603 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in Silver Spring
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Mario Loiederman Middle Montgomery County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 978 | 12.9:1 | |
| Argyle Middle Montgomery County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 868 | 13.2:1 | |
| Briggs Chaney Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 858 | 14.6:1 | |
| Eastern Middle Montgomery County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 963 | 13.7:1 | |
| Francis Scott Key Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 950 | 13.9:1 | |
| Odessa Shannon Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 784 | 12.8:1 | |
| Silver Spring International Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,015 | 14.5:1 | |
| Sligo Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 685 | 12.7:1 | |
| Takoma Park Middle Montgomery County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,177 | 16.8:1 | |
| White Oak Middle Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 808 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Silver Spring
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hubert Blake High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,960 | 17.1:1 | |
| John F. Kennedy High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,880 | 15:1 | |
| MCPS Transitions School Montgomery County Public Schools · Special Education School | 12–12 | 0 | — | |
| Montgomery Blair High Montgomery County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 3,266 | 16.4:1 | |
| Springbrook High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,838 | 15.4:1 | |
| Thomas Edison High School of Technology Montgomery County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Wheaton High Montgomery County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,794 | 16.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.3%
- Hispanic47.6%
- Black27.8%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 53 Silver Spring schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (41,801 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Silver Spring
How many public schools are in Silver Spring, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 55 open public schools with a location address in Silver Spring: 38 elementary, 10 middle, 7 high. Together they reported 41,801 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Silver Spring?
All listed public schools with an address in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring?
Montgomery Blair High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Silver Spring, with 3,266 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Silver Spring?
No school with an address in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Silver Spring public schools is 12.4:1, 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 Silver Spring 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