Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Gaithersburg (2025)

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 29 schools in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.

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Summit Hall ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.6
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Gaithersburg ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.7
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Brown Station ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.0
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Washington Grove ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.4
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Woodfield ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.8
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Strawberry Knoll ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.9
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DuFief ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.0
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Darnestown ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.1
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Rosemont ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.3
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Harriet R. Tubman ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.4
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Fields Road ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.6
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Flower Hill ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.6
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Gaithersburg MiddleGaithersburg · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 11.7
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Jones Lane ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.2
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South Lake ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.2
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Whetstone ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.5
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Forest Oak MiddleGaithersburg · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 12.5
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Laytonsville ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.7
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Thurgood Marshall ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.9
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Judith A. Resnik ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.9
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Shady Grove MiddleGaithersburg · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 13.2
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Goshen ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.7
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Watkins Mill HighGaithersburg · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.8
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Gaithersburg HighGaithersburg · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.9
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Ridgeview MiddleGaithersburg · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.2
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Diamond ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
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Lakelands Park MiddleGaithersburg · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.3
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Quince Orchard HighGaithersburg · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.2
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Rachel Carson ElementaryGaithersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.8

#	School	Sector	Students per teacher	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Summit Hall Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	9.6	32.5 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	413
2	Gaithersburg Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	9.7	32.0 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	603
3	Brown Station Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	10.0	36.2 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	572
4	Washington Grove Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	10.4	41.6 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	480
5	Woodfield Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	10.8	80.7 Top 10%	57% Math proficiency	314
6	Strawberry Knoll Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	10.9	49.7 Lower 50%	41% Math proficiency	448
7	DuFief Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	11.0	76.6 Top 25%	62% Math proficiency	276
8	Darnestown Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	11.1	75.3 Top 25%	57% Math proficiency	356
9	Rosemont Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.3	45.1 Lower 50%	34% Math proficiency	564
10	Harriet R. Tubman Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.4	62.1 Top 50%	61.6% Free/reduced-price lunch	571
11	Fields Road Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.6	58.8 Top 50%	48% Math proficiency	453
12	Flower Hill Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.6	37.5 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	454
13	Gaithersburg Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	11.7	35.7 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	869
14	Jones Lane Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	12.2	80.6 Top 10%	67% Math proficiency	428
15	South Lake Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.2	32.9 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	746
16	Whetstone Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.5	36.9 Lower 50%	31% Math proficiency	711
17	Forest Oak Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	12.5	29.5 Lower 50%	18% Math proficiency	828
18	Laytonsville Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	12.7	63.5 Top 50%	50% Math proficiency	355
19	Thurgood Marshall Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.9	64.5 Top 50%	54% Math proficiency	553
20	Judith A. Resnik Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.9	42.7 Lower 50%	41% Math proficiency	516
21	Shady Grove Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	13.2	41.3 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	514
22	Goshen Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.7	43.4 Lower 50%	39% Math proficiency	494
23	Watkins Mill High Gaithersburg · High · Grades 9–12	Public	13.8	33.3 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	1,577
24	Gaithersburg High Gaithersburg · High · Grades 9–12	Public	13.9	49.2 Lower 50%	33% Math proficiency	2,441
25	Ridgeview Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	14.2	57.7 Top 50%	40% Math proficiency	722
26	Diamond Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	15.2	84.3 Top 10%	75% Math proficiency	654
27	Lakelands Park Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	15.3	67.3 Top 50%	49% Math proficiency	993
28	Quince Orchard High Gaithersburg · High · Grades 9–12	Public	16.2	63.3 Top 50%	55% Math proficiency	2,100
29	Rachel Carson Elementary Gaithersburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	16.8	72.6 Top 25%	65% Math proficiency	671

Summit Hall Elementary in Gaithersburg leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Gaithersburg with Students per teacher 9.6. Of the 29 schools shown, 29 are public.

For the full picture see the wider Maryland lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Gaithersburg page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best ratio school in Gaithersburg?

Summit Hall Elementary in Gaithersburg, Maryland ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Gaithersburg with Students per teacher 9.6 (Enrollment: 413).

How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Gaithersburg ranked?

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.