Montgomery County Public Schools School District

Montgomery County Public Schools is one of Maryland's largest districts, enrolling 160,223 students across 211 total schools. Its scale means families have substantial choice, from neighborhood elementary programs to specialized options across the county.

Of those 211 schools, 206 carry a ranking on MySchoolScout, averaging a score of 6.7 out of 10. That district-wide average already clears most national benchmarks, signaling broad, consistent academic delivery rather than a handful of standout schools propped up by weak neighbors. Parents searching in Montgomery County are generally working from a strong baseline.

The top performers skew elementary. Highland View Elementary leads the district with a 9.5 out of 10, the highest score across all 206 ranked schools. Cashell Elementary and Wilson Wims Elementary School both score 9.4, placing them just behind Highland View in a tight cluster at the top. Maryvale Elementary scores 9.1 and Cedar Grove Elementary rounds out the top five at 9.0. Five elementary schools scoring 9.0 or above in a single district is a meaningful concentration of high performance, and it points to strong early-grade infrastructure throughout the county.

For parents navigating a district this size, the data offers a practical starting point. The 6.7 average means most families landing in a neighborhood school will find solid academic footing. At the same time, the gap between that average and the top-rated schools — nearly three full points in Highland View's case — suggests that school selection within the district matters. Families prioritizing the highest-rated elementary experience will want to check boundary maps against Highland View, Cashell, and Wilson Wims specifically. Montgomery County's combination of district-wide consistency and genuine top-tier performers at the elementary level makes it one of the more straightforward districts to research: the floor is high, and the ceiling is clearly marked.