Top Schools in Silver Spring
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
Montgomery Blair High School
Top-performing school
Northwood High School
Top school in Silver Spring
Silver Spring International Middle School
Top school in Silver Spring
Flora Singer Elementary
Top school in Silver Spring
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes in Silver Spring school zones often command premiums. Experienced agents in Silver Spring know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars.
Silver Spring's "Strong" school rating makes it a solid choice for families. You will find good schools without the extreme competition of some neighboring areas. The right agent can help you identify the best pockets within Silver Spring.
Commute from Silver Spring
Silver Spring parents: 20-min drive to downtown, 1 Metro line nearby.
20 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Silver Spring
Nearest Metro (0.3 mi)
Major Highways
I-495, Georgia Ave, Rt 29, Rt 650
Commuter Rail
MARC (Brunswick Line)
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How Do Silver Spring Schools Compare?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which public schools serve Silver Spring, MD?
Public schools in Silver Spring include Montgomery Blair High School, Northwood High School, Silver Spring International Middle School, Flora Singer Elementary. Silver Spring schools have a 78% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Strong" quality rating from smover.
How do Silver Spring schools compare to Bethesda?
Silver Spring schools have a 78% SOL pass rate with a "Strong" quality tier. Compare school quality, home prices, and commute times across neighboring cities on smover's comparison pages. School zone boundaries matter: experienced agents in Silver Spring know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Silver Spring schools worth the higher home prices?
Homes in established Silver Spring school zones typically command higher prices. School zone is one of the factors that influences long-term home value. For families focused on school assignment, the premium usually pays for itself in resale value.
What school district is Silver Spring, MD in?
Silver Spring is served by the county public school system. Top schools include Montgomery Blair High School and Northwood High School. smover verifies agents in Silver Spring by real sales data, so you can find someone who specializes in the school zones that matter to your family.
School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports (2024). Enrichment data from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Updated annually.