For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,423 students in 20817, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20817, MD are Thomas W. Pyle Middle School and North Bethesda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20817 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20817, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20817, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6311 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,260 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
North Bethesda Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8935 Bradmoor Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-2100
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,163 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20817, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20817, MD include Thomas W. Pyle Middle School and North Bethesda Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 20817?
2 public middle schools are located in 20817.
What is the racial composition of students in 20817?
20817 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).