Burning Tree Elementary vs Wyngate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burning Tree Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
Wyngate Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
640 students
| Measure | Burning Tree Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Wyngate Elementary Bethesda, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #19 of 879 | #36 of 879 |
| National rank | #1536 of 50,301 | #2972 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 479 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 3.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 76% |
| city | Bethesda | Bethesda |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burning Tree Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 83.9).
- •Wyngate Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Wyngate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Wyngate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 8.6%).
- •Burning Tree Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.3).
- •Wyngate Elementary is the larger school with 640 students compared with 479.
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 Burning Tree Elementary better than Wyngate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burning Tree Elementary ranks higher (87.3 vs 83.9 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 Burning Tree Elementary and Wyngate Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Bethesda in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burning Tree Elementary: 479. Wyngate Elementary: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burning Tree Elementary and Wyngate Elementary rank in Maryland?
Burning Tree Elementary is 19th of 879 and Wyngate Elementary is 36th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).