Fairland Elementary School
Silver Spring, MD 20905
Phone: (240) 740-0640
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 558 students
Fairland Elementary School, a public school located in Silver Spring, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Montgomery County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Fairland Elementary School is a public school located in Silver Spring, MD. 558 students attend Fairland Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
Posted: August 26, 2026
If you want your child to be safe at school, do NOT send them to Fairland elementary. My son was assaulted and the Principal Mrs. James refused to do anything about it. When I finally got the safety plan, the school did not enforce it. The school aloud an adult to not only approach my child but aloud her to take pictures of him. The school is not safe and the principal is the worst. She has lied over and over to cover her lack of competence.
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My daughter moved to this school recently and she loved it. The teachers are very good
Posted: April 8, 2020
principal is a bully. would not recommend this school.
Posted: April 8, 2020
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Posted: April 8, 2020
Violate IDEA rules and regulations. does not support spec ed students ever. disappointing.
Posted: April 8, 2020
the principal is a bully so...how would the effectively handle bullying
Posted: April 30, 2018
4th grade math teacher is out only inefficient teacher.
Posted: April 30, 2018
Posted: April 30, 2018
VP is great Principal could be more present.
Posted: April 30, 2018
Posted: April 30, 2018
Teacher and lunch monitor failed to report ongoing abuse and harassment. VP handled once parents became involved.
Posted: April 30, 2018
4 years and we have only have issues with one teacher. 3rd grade ask for Mrs. Hernandez!!! She is amazing and stresses accountability and self control.
Posted: April 30, 2018
Moderate amount for most grad levels. Shouldnt take more than an hr to complete nightly reading, math sheets, and vocabulary review.
Posted: April 4, 2018
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Posted: April 4, 2018
Posted: April 4, 2018
The principal is a bully. There is no accountability or consequences for students. Some teachers try, but the overall environment is toxic.
Posted: September 15, 2016
The assistant principal, Ms. Spencer, really took the time to answer my questions about the programs, academic expectations, and other needs my family had. The teachers have provided consistent feedback about my daughters' progress so far. Good communication.
Posted: September 15, 2016
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Posted: August 3, 2016
Posted: August 3, 2016
Terrible school, run very, very poorly.
I tried to enroll my son, but thankfully no one ever answered my phone calls, and in the three times that I stopped by, the enrollment personnel was either not there, or "too busy to talk with me".
I consider it a blessing considering the reviews posted by the other parents.
Sadly, our school district of 20904 is fast going down the drain.
Posted: May 27, 2016
We moved to the Fairland school district in hopes to find an amazing school that helped our kids and amazed us as parents and proud our kids go here to only find such disappointment in both elementary schools. Academics is the only priority this school has. They shut the parents out literally and refuse to listen to any concerns you may have with your children unless you are well known. Both schools do not allow you as parents in the hallways, you can't walk them to class, you can't bring cupcakes to their class on their birthday you have to drop it off in the office and say goodbye and if your child is being bullied and hit and threatened nothing will happen bc the bully comes from a hard home. If you're child is in a reading program and starts to do well they are removed and refused back in when he starts failing again. And if your kid has adhd get ready for a 3 month fight on accomadations bc he is too smart for an IEP. Only a select few are chosen to get awards at the end of the year and there is no 5th grade ceremony. I am very disappointed in this school district as far as elementary school goes. The parent involvement is not allowed and if you try you are chased down in the hallway and told you are not allowed in the hallways.
Posted: May 21, 2014
This school is full of bullies and the staff seem to do very little if anything about this issue. The Assistant principal never did return my calls. I do like my kids teachers, for the most part also the planned events they hold at the school are always a joy for my kids to attend.
Posted: April 17, 2014
My children started Fairland 2 years ago and I like this school very much. The teachers and staff are great, always going the extra mile for the students and parents. The school is always sending emails and informative news home. Always on top of making sure parents are updated on any changes they make. My children are always excited to go to school and are always in positive moods when I pick them up....they always have something to share at the end of each school day. Dismissal is always punctual and very organized. Fairland rates 5 stars in my opinion...keep up the good work!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 2.3 mi | |
| 2 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 4.2 mi | |
| 3 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 4.5 mi | |
| 4 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 4.5 mi | |
| 5 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 5.3 mi | |
| 6 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 5.3 mi | |
| 7 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 7.7 mi | |
| 8 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 9 mi | |
| 9 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 10.2 mi | |
| 10 | Midway Common | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Meade | MD | 10.6 mi | |
| 11 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 11.4 mi | |
| 12 | The Provinces | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severn | MD | 12.4 mi | |
| 13 | Harvest Run | Condominium/Townhouse | Odenton | MD | 13 mi | |
| 14 | Lake Village Town Homes | Apartment Complex | Severn | MD | 13.3 mi | |
| 15 | Piney Orchard at Pinedale Courts | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Odenton | MD | 13.6 mi | |
| 16 | Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Elkridge | MD | 14 mi | |
| 17 | The Greens at Locust Chapel | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ellicott City | MD | 14.4 mi | |
| 18 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 14.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 4.5 mi | |
| 2 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 5.2 mi | |
| 3 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 5.9 mi | |
| 4 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 7.8 mi | |
| 5 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 13.5 mi | |
| 6 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 14 mi | |
| 7 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 14.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 9.6 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 11.8 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 14.7 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 15 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 15.6 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 15.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 15.9 mi. |
| Pentagon | 16.1 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 16.5 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 17.6 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 19.9 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 20 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 20.5 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 22 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 26.3 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 27 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 28.2 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 30.2 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 34.9 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 36.6 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 46.6 mi. |
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