Top 25 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland (Niche 2026 Rankings)

Niche, a national rankings and review site that analyzes schools and neighborhoods across the country, has released its 2026 list of the top public elementary schools in Maryland (top 25 available below). The Niche list of top 25 public high schools in Maryland can be found here. and its top 25 public middle school rankings can be found here.

Niche’s elementary school rankings are based on a combination of quantitative data and parent/student reviews. The methodology factors in state test scores, student–teacher ratio, overall teacher quality, and measures of diversity, along with ratings submitted by families. Each school receives an “Overall Niche Grade” that pulls from multiple categories, such as academics, teachers, and resources. Niche uses data from the U.S. Department of Education, as well as self-reported information from schools, and balances this with community feedback to create a comprehensive picture. It is important to note that rankings are only one measure of a school’s quality and should not be considered definitive when evaluating an individual school.

1. Stone Mill Elementary School (Montgomery County)

2. Wayside Elementary School (Montgomery County)

3. Cold Spring Elementary School (Montgomery County)

4. Carderock Springs Elementary School (Montgomery County)

5. Westbrook Elementary School (Montgomery County)

6. Seven Locks Elementary School (Montgomery County)

7. Bells Mill Elementary School (Montgomery County)

8. Ritchie Park Elementary School (Montgomery County)

9. Diamond Elementary School (Montgomery County)

10. Wyngate Elementary School (Montgomery County)

11. Burning Tree Elementary School (Montgomery County)

12. Kensington Parkwood Elementary School (Montgomery County)

13. Wood Acres Elementary School (Montgomery County)

14. Fallsmead Elementary School (Montgomery County)

15. Chevy Chase Elementary School (Montgomery County)

16. Woodfield Elementary School (Montgomery County)

17. Potomac Elementary School (Montgomery County)

18. Lakewood Elementary School (Montgomery County)

19. Bannockburn Elementary School (Montgomery County)

20. Worthington Elementary School (Howard County)

21. Wilson Wims Elementary School (Montgomery County)

22. Travilah Elementary School (Montgomery County)

23. Bradley Hills Elementary School (Montgomery County)

24. West Friendship Elementary School (Howard County)

25. Fulton Elementary School (Howard County)

The full elementary school rankings can be found here.