For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,868 students in 20832, MD (there are , serving 2,292 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 20832, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 20832, MD are Belmont Elementary School, Olney Elementary School and Brooke Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20832 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20832, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 20832, MD 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19528 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5705
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5705
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Olney Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Queen Mary Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5940
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5940
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #33.
Brooke Grove Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Spartan Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 722-1800
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 722-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
William H. Farquhar Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17017 Batchellors Forest Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-1200
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
Rosa M. Parks Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19200 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-3300
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20832, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20832, MD include Belmont Elementary School, Olney Elementary School and Brooke Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20832?
5 public schools are located in 20832.
What percentage of students in 20832 go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in 20832 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20832?
20832 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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