Schools in Bethesda, Maryland (2025)
16 schools · 16,142 students · 16 public · median Enrollment 645.
Bethesda, in Maryland, has 16 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 16,142 students. By level there are 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high; by sector 16 public.
The median Enrollment across Bethesda's schools is 645, above the Maryland median of 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
16 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Carderock Springs Elementary (91.3, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Seven Locks Elementary (87.8, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Bannockburn Elementary (87.4, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 13 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), Bethesda-Chevy Chase High (2,377 students), Walt Whitman High (2,056 students).
Ranked schools in Bethesda
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
- 191Carderock Springs ElementaryBethesda · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 363 students
- 288Seven Locks ElementaryBethesda · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 387Bannockburn ElementaryBethesda · Public Elementary89% Math proficiency · 446 students
- 487Burning Tree ElementaryBethesda · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 479 students
- 587Thomas W. Pyle MiddleBethesda · Public Middle82% Math proficiency · 1,259 students
- 687Westbrook ElementaryBethesda · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 468 students
- 785Walt Whitman HighBethesda · Public High86% Math proficiency · 2,056 students
- 885Bradley Hills ElementaryBethesda · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 474 students
- 984Wyngate ElementaryBethesda · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 640 students
- 1082Westland MiddleBethesda · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 839 students
- 1182Walter Johnson HighBethesda · Public High78% Math proficiency · 3,016 students
- 1281North Bethesda MiddleBethesda · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 1,224 students
- 1380Bethesda-Chevy Chase HighBethesda · Public High76% Math proficiency · 2,377 students
- 1479Wood Acres ElementaryBethesda · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 609 students
- 1576Bethesda ElementaryBethesda · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 645 students
- 1663Ashburton ElementaryBethesda · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 871 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carderock Springs Elementary Bethesda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 91.3 Top 5% | 81% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 2 | Seven Locks Elementary Bethesda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 87.8 Top 5% | 78% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 3 | Bannockburn Elementary Bethesda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 87.4 Top 5% | 89% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 4 | Burning Tree Elementary Bethesda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 87.3 Top 5% | 73% Math proficiency | 479 |
| 5 | Thomas W. Pyle Middle Bethesda · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 87.0 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 1,259 |
| 6 | Westbrook Elementary Bethesda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 86.8 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 468 |
| 7 | Walt Whitman High Bethesda · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 85.4 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 2,056 |
| 8 | Bradley Hills Elementary Bethesda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 85.1 Top 5% | 80% Math proficiency | 474 |
| 9 | Wyngate Elementary Bethesda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 83.9 Top 10% | 76% Math proficiency | 640 |
| 10 | Westland Middle Bethesda · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 82.1 Top 10% | 68% Math proficiency | 839 |
| 11 | Walter Johnson High Bethesda · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.5 Top 10% | 78% Math proficiency | 3,016 |
| 12 | North Bethesda Middle Bethesda · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 80.5 Top 10% | 65% Math proficiency | 1,224 |
| 13 | Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Bethesda · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 80.1 Top 10% | 76% Math proficiency | 2,377 |
| 14 | Wood Acres Elementary Bethesda · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.1 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 609 |
| 15 | Bethesda Elementary Bethesda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.5 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 645 |
| 16 | Ashburton Elementary Bethesda · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 871 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Bethesda?
Carderock Springs Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Bethesda with a Success Index (US) of 91.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Bethesda?
Bethesda has 16 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) educating 16,142 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Bethesda?
The median Enrollment across schools in Bethesda is 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.