Schools in Gaithersburg, Maryland (2025)
29 schools · 20,676 students · 29 public · median Enrollment 564.
Gaithersburg, in Maryland, has 29 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 20,676 students. By level there are 21 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high; by sector 29 public.
The median Enrollment across Gaithersburg's schools is 564, above the Maryland median of 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
29 of the 29 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Diamond Elementary (84.3, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Woodfield Elementary (80.7, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), and Jones Lane Elementary (80.6, top 10% of elementary schools nationally). 3 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 Gaithersburg High (2,441 students), Quince Orchard High (2,100 students), Watkins Mill High (1,577 students).
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Ranked schools in Gaithersburg
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
- 184Diamond ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 654 students
- 281Woodfield ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 314 students
- 381Jones Lane ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 428 students
- 477DuFief ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 276 students
- 575Darnestown ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 356 students
- 673Rachel Carson ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 671 students
- 767Lakelands Park MiddleGaithersburg · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 993 students
- 865Thurgood Marshall ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 553 students
- 964Laytonsville ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 355 students
- 1063Quince Orchard HighGaithersburg · Public High55% Math proficiency · 2,100 students
- 1162Harriet R. Tubman ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary61.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 571 students
- 1259Fields Road ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 453 students
- 1358Ridgeview MiddleGaithersburg · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 722 students
- 1450Strawberry Knoll ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 448 students
- 1549Gaithersburg HighGaithersburg · Public High33% Math proficiency · 2,441 students
- 1645Rosemont ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 564 students
- 1743Goshen ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 494 students
- 1843Judith A. Resnik ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 516 students
- 1942Washington Grove ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 480 students
- 2041Shady Grove MiddleGaithersburg · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 514 students
- 2138Flower Hill ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 454 students
- 2237Whetstone ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 711 students
- 2336Brown Station ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 572 students
- 2436Gaithersburg MiddleGaithersburg · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 869 students
- 2533Watkins Mill HighGaithersburg · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,577 students
- 2633South Lake ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 746 students
- 2733Summit Hall ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 413 students
- 2832Gaithersburg ElementaryGaithersburg · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 603 students
- 2930Forest Oak MiddleGaithersburg · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 828 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diamond Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 84.3 Top 10% | 75% Math proficiency | 654 |
| 2 | Woodfield Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 80.7 Top 10% | 57% Math proficiency | 314 |
| 3 | Jones Lane Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 80.6 Top 10% | 67% Math proficiency | 428 |
| 4 | DuFief Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76.6 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 276 |
| 5 | Darnestown Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.3 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 6 | Rachel Carson Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.6 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 671 |
| 7 | Lakelands Park Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 67.3 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 993 |
| 8 | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 553 |
| 9 | Laytonsville Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 63.5 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 355 |
| 10 | Quince Orchard High Gaithersburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 2,100 |
| 11 | Harriet R. Tubman Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.1 Top 50% | 61.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 571 |
| 12 | Fields Road Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.8 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 453 |
| 13 | Ridgeview Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.7 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 722 |
| 14 | Strawberry Knoll Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 49.7 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 448 |
| 15 | Gaithersburg High Gaithersburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.2 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 2,441 |
| 16 | Rosemont Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45.1 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 564 |
| 17 | Goshen Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.4 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 494 |
| 18 | Judith A. Resnik Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.7 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 516 |
| 19 | Washington Grove Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 480 |
| 20 | Shady Grove Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.3 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 21 | Flower Hill Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.5 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 22 | Whetstone Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 36.9 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 711 |
| 23 | Brown Station Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 36.2 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 24 | Gaithersburg Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.7 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 869 |
| 25 | Watkins Mill High Gaithersburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,577 |
| 26 | South Lake Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.9 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 746 |
| 27 | Summit Hall Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 413 |
| 28 | Gaithersburg Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 603 |
| 29 | Forest Oak Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 29.5 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 828 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Gaithersburg side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Gaithersburg?
Diamond Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Gaithersburg with a Success Index (US) of 84.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg has 29 schools (21 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high) educating 20,676 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Gaithersburg?
The median Enrollment across schools in Gaithersburg is 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.