For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,661 students in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Wheaton are Highland Elementary School, Viers Mill Elementary School and Glen Haven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Medway St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-1770
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-1770
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Viers Mill Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11711 Joseph Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-1000
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Glen Haven Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10900 Inwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-8051
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-8051
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Glenallan Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12520 Heurich Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0760
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0760
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Sligo Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Dennis Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8890
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8890
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Franwall Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8585
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8585
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD include Highland Elementary School, Viers Mill Elementary School and Glen Haven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring?
the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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