Cresthaven Elementary vs Pine Crest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cresthaven Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
474 students
Pine Crest Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
493 students
| Measure | Cresthaven Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Pine Crest Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 879 | #342 of 879 |
| National rank | #36097 of 50,301 | #23856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 474 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 51% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Crest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 33.7).
- •Pine Crest Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 25%).
- •Pine Crest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Pine Crest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 62.7%).
- •Cresthaven Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.5).
- •Pine Crest Elementary is the larger school with 493 students compared with 474.
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 Cresthaven Elementary better than Pine Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Crest Elementary ranks higher (51.9 vs 33.7 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 Cresthaven Elementary and Pine Crest Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresthaven Elementary: 474. Pine Crest Elementary: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresthaven Elementary and Pine Crest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cresthaven Elementary is 548th of 879 and Pine Crest Elementary is 342nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).