2023 Best Public Schools in North Potomac

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  325 reviews

Senior: School size is very manageable compared to some other county schools. It did feel like a community. Overall, there is a good mix of old school and newer teaching methods with the teachers. Also, the sports programs at Churchill are very competitive and fun to support. It's a great way to stay involved and meet new people. There are a variety of clubs as well -- whatever you're interested in, there is definitely something for you! If you don't find what you're looking for, Churchill makes starting a club very easy.... Read 325 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,245

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  534 reviews

Junior: Overall, I think Wootton High School is a good school. The academics are top tier, most of the teachers are helpful, and there is a vast amount of extra curricular activities. However, if you're a black student then you will experience racism from other students (Whites, Asians); and possibly even teachers at times. But in totality, Wootton is a great school and I would definitely recommend it to anybody!... Read 534 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,037

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  613 reviews

Senior: It has excellent teachers and faculty staff! The visual arts program, the music programs, and counsellors specifically are all fantastic. The teachers are knowledgeable, helpful, and very experienced, as well as easy to talk to. Quarantine was difficult for every school, and there were some bumps here and there, but it was always known that teachers and counsellors were frequently available if you needed any help. Obviously dealing with loud and messy teenagers can be difficult and frustrating (the hallways can get a bit crowded, and there are some particularly rowdy students), but not any more or less than any other high school. All in all, I really enjoyed going to Northwest, and even though I didn't get a full high school experience (thanks COVID), I'm still gonna miss it after graduating this year.... Read 613 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,598

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  443 reviews

Senior: Quince Orchard is an amazing high school. I would recommend it to everyone! It has enthusiastic school spirit, challenging classes, caring teachers and an involved administration.... Read 443 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,091

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: They had a safe environment and very great teachers! The staff was very nice and open, and they had numerous students who made it into the magnet elementary school: Cold Spring ES and magnet middle school (Takoma Park MS).... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 521

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 459

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: Excellent teachers who truly stepped up to the challenge during this COVID. They will quickly email responses to student questions in the evenings and even on weekends. My son turned in an assignment on a Sunday afternoon and had received teachers comments a couple of hours later in the evening!... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,021

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: During covid-19 my child's school was giving out a bunch of materials new Chromebooks, supplies, math books. They are already starting to go back to school. Also, they just finished building the school last year! It is great a school the teachers are amazing and my kids are getting great grades. The food isn't the best but they always make sure you eat some healthy food and you balance your diet. They even have their own testing room just for testing.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 393

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: I attended Travilah quite a while back, but my fellow classmates and administration always made the school feel like a second home. For an elementary school, the academics were top notch, and I was always challenged intellectually or artistically, depending on the class. I remember really enjoying my time there, much more than at the highly rated and interconnected Robert Frost MS and Wootton HS. All on all, any student would be lucky to attend Travilah.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 323

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  11 reviews

Middle School Student: I think that Cabin John is a wonderful school, and more should appreciate it. The students have good grades and the programs are outstanding.... Read 11 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,077

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: I used to volunteer there. The teachers are very helpful and is always trying their best to help take care of the students. The school tries to pair students up with teachers that would be helpful. The classroom is always full of fun and energy. The students enjoy their day at school every day.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 415

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  6 reviews

Freshman: The school over all is good. Most teachers are great and really help, but some are absolutely terrible. Clubs and activities aren't the best. Administration sucks!... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,017

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

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  Rating 2 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 402

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: Silver Creek is a very welcoming school. The teachers I feel are very supportive and the school community is very diverse, strengthening cultural relationships. This school is NPFH (No Place for Hate, ADL program), IB (International Baccalaureate), among many other county and state certifications. Overall, this school is welcoming, warm, and just a great school in Montgomery County.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 838

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 305

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 792

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: I have been impressed by the quality of learning and dedication of the staff. With students coming from a school rated 10/10 in Washington DC, I will say in comparison that Bayard Rustin is 12/10. Even if with the pandemic, teachers managed to keep students engaged and with a lot of activities.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 686

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: As someone who just got promoted from Hallie Wells, I think it really did a great job in providing students with everything they could need in middle school. We've got a lot of after-school and in-school clubs here. The in-school clubs here are called Empower Hour, basically a 45-minute break during the day where you can choose what you want to do for the rest of the quarter. It provides opportunities to do so much, like getting CPR certified. With the exception of a couple of people in the P.E department, we've got excellent teachers, with one teacher winning the MCPS teacher of the year prize. We've also got amazing facilities with the comfiest chairs and excellent building design. Our sports teams are well-funded, our music department is outstanding, and the food is pretty good too. Hallie Wells is also adding a magnet program next year, too.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 930

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 6-9

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Middle School Student: Lakelands is a great school. I've met a lot of new friends and the class work can be challenging at times. I would recommend it for any other middle schooler. I do wish their were more black teachers... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,182

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 556

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 301

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: It is a very inclusive school, the staff members, the teachers, everyone was really sweet when dealing with different things and students; the way teachers taught the lessons was really understandable and the teachers were really understanding with their students and the different needs. The food on the other hand could have been better and more diverse, every day felt like eating the same food.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 792

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

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  Rating 2.33 out of 5  3 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 94

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 4-12

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  Rating 1.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Niche User: This school has done a lot for my little brother and has helped him a lot with his behavioral and mental health. Also, the teachers really seem to care about the students. The only thing I will say as a negative is that this school is seriously in need of a renovation.... Read 5 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 108

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• K-4

• grade unavailable

• Students 757

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1