Bethesda Elementary vs Somerset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethesda Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
645 students
Somerset Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
| Measure | Bethesda Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Somerset Elementary Chevy Chase, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #103 of 879 | #75 of 879 |
| National rank | #7637 of 50,301 | #6159 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 645 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 63% |
| city | Bethesda | Chevy Chase |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 75.5).
- •Bethesda Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 25.3%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.5).
- •Bethesda Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 314.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bethesda Elementary better than Somerset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 75.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bethesda Elementary and Somerset Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Chevy Chase in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethesda Elementary: 645. Somerset Elementary: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethesda Elementary and Somerset Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bethesda Elementary is 103rd of 879 and Somerset Elementary is 75th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).