Bells Mill Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Potomac, Maryland 20854 · Montgomery County Public Schools
#57 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#4879 of 50,301 nationally
About Bells Mill Elementary
Bells Mill Elementary is a public elementary located in Potomac, in the Montgomery County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 570 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 57th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 570.
There are 8 schools in Potomac; Bells Mill Elementary ranks 8th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bells Mill Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bells Mill Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cabin John Middle
Potomac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
983 students · 299 m away
Winston Churchill High
Potomac · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,185 students · 1.4 km away
Herbert Hoover Middle
Potomac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
930 students · 1.6 km away
Seven Locks Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students · 2.3 km away
Beverly Farms Elementary
Potomac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students · 2.3 km away
Farmland Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
847 students · 2.6 km away
Cold Spring Elementary
Potomac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students · 3.4 km away
Walter Johnson High
Bethesda · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,016 students · 3.4 km away
Ritchie Park Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students · 3.4 km away
Tilden Middle
Rockville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,112 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
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571 students
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Park Hall · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students
Featherbed Lane Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
Plum Point Elementary
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568 students
Brown Station Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bells Mill Elementary a good school?
Bells Mill Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 80.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #57 of 879 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bells Mill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bells Mill Elementary ranks #57 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #4879 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bells Mill Elementary?
Bells Mill Elementary had 570 students in 2025.
Is Bells Mill Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Bells Mill Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bells Mill Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bells Mill Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.