MCPS Schools Excel in Niche Rankings

Three Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have been recognized as the top schools in Maryland as ranked by Niche, a national school and college search platform. In the latest rankings, an additional 18 MCPS schools—across elementary, middle, and high school levels—also placed in the top 10 for the 2025 Best Public Schools in Maryland.

Poolesville High School was named the number one public high school in Maryland. Walt Whitman, Winston Churchill, Thomas S. Wootton, Richard Montgomery and Bethesda-Chevy Chase high schools joined Poolesville in the top 10 rankings. Northwest, Montgomery Blair, Quince Orchard, Clarksburg and Sherwood high schools ranked among the top 25.

Cabin John Middle School was distinguished as the number one middle school in the state. Thomas W. Pyle, Robert Frost, Herbert Hoover and North Bethesda middle schools also ranked in the top 10 schools at this level. Joining the top 25 are Takoma Park, Westland, John Poole, Lakelands Park, Hallie Wells and Tilden middle schools.

At the elementary level, nine MCPS schools earned recognition in the top ten rankings, with Westbrook Elementary School named as the top school. Following in are Stone Mill, Seven Locks, Wayside, Ritchie Park, Carderock Springs, Cold Spring, Diamond and Burning Tree elementary schools. Named among the top 25 elementary schools are Bells Mill, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Wyngate, Kensington Parkwood, Bradley Hills, Bannockburn, Fallsmead, Wood Acres, Lakewood and Travilah elementary schools.

Overall, MCPS was recognized as the second Best School District in Maryland and the second Best School District for Athletes in Maryland.

According to Niche, these rankings reflect MCPS’ exceptional performance across numerous factors analyzed by Niche, including academic performance, extracurricular activity opportunities, data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education and user input from current students, alumni and parents.

For more information on the rankings visit Niche.