For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,990 students in 20816, MD (there are , serving 846 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 20816, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20816, MD are Westbrook Elementary School, Wood Acres Elementary School and Westland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20816 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20816, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20816, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5110 Allan Ter
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1040
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1040
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Wood Acres Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5800 Cromwell Drive
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1120
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Westland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5511 Massachusetts Ave
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-5850
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-5850
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 20816, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 20816, MD include Westbrook Elementary School, Wood Acres Elementary School and Westland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 20816?
3 public schools are located in 20816.
What percentage of students in 20816 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 20816 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20816?
20816 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).