📍 Zip Code 20878 · Gaithersburg, MD

School District for Zip Code 20878

Montgomery County Public Schools · 7/10 Rating · Suburban District

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School District · Gaithersburg, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
📍 Montgomery County, MD · Zip Code 20878
7/10
Rating
160,000
Students
204
Schools
15:1
Student/Teacher
Good Gaithersburg. MCPS. Above-average suburban district. Per-pupil spending: $17,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 20878

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
🏫
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~784 students
Academic Rating8/10 — Great
8
Rating
Great
📚
Washington Middle School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~1,568 students
Academic Rating6/10 — Good
6
Rating
Good
🎓
Gaithersburg High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~2,352 students
Academic Rating7/10 — Good
7
Rating
Good
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment160,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools204National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio15:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeSuburbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating7/10 — GoodBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Montgomery County Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 20878?▼
Zip code 20878 is served by Montgomery County Public Schools in Gaithersburg, MD (Montgomery County). The district serves approximately 160,000 students across 204 schools and has an overall rating of 7/10 (Good).
What schools are in zip code 20878?▼
Zip code 20878 is served by Montgomery County Public Schools. The assigned elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 8/10), middle school is Washington Middle School (Grades 6-8, rating 6/10), and high school is Gaithersburg High School (Grades 9-12, rating 7/10).
Is Montgomery County Public Schools a good school district?▼
Montgomery County Public Schools has an overall rating of 7/10 (Good). Gaithersburg. MCPS. Above-average suburban district. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and spends approximately $17,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 20878?▼
Contact Montgomery County Public Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools serves zip code 20878 and surrounding areas in Montgomery County, MD. The district operates 204 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 160,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and per-pupil spending of $17,000/year, Montgomery County Public Schools receives an overall academic rating of 7/10 (Good) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district performs above the state average.