Germantown Elementary School
Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: (240) 740-6490
Fax: (301) 601-0393
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 316 students
Germantown Elementary School, a public school located in Germantown, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Montgomery County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Germantown Elementary School is a public school located in Germantown, MD. 316 students attend Germantown Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 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: April 20, 2024
Love this school! Love the teachers, staff, and principal. They all go above and beyond the call of duty. I enjoy my interactions with them all. Principal and all of my children's teachers are very caring!!
My children are happy. They get a good education and feel cared about. That's what matters to me most - that my children are good but I am happy too.
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The principal is unpleasant and lacks transparency with decision-making. She seems to have a misunderstanding of child development and age-appropriate communication. Assistant principal, counselor, and other staff members have been great, though!
Posted: September 18, 2020
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Posted: September 18, 2020
My son had his IEP established in this school for less than 1 year, the school decided to transfer him to a self-contained classroom with little to no warning to me as a parent. I trusted the school and staff that thought that would be a great program for him, little did I know it turns out to be a horrible experience for him. Now due to COVID, my son has been under the right care, guidance, and love. He is making progress. Looking back, I strongly felt this school has zero to a low tolerance to students with a learning difference. The communication was not transparent.
Posted: September 18, 2020
Posted: September 18, 2020
Emphasis on academics and rating, nothing else for me to applaud for.
Posted: January 20, 2020
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Nothing less than a great experience my little girl is at middle school now but the teachers still remember her name.
Posted: January 18, 2020
This school was amazing. My 6 years here have been amazing. Little to no conflict and its small enough to know everyone in there. The teachers care about the students wellbeing and care about everyone.
Posted: January 18, 2020
Teachers are on top about homework and want everyone to succeed
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Posted: January 18, 2020
Teachers support all students and want the best.
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Posted: May 18, 2015
Former alum of Germantown Elementary and I couldn't ask for a better elementary school experience. The small school setting truly allows for children to learn and be cultivated and nurtured within an intimate setting where the class sizes are just the right size.
Posted: September 29, 2014
I moved to this school neighborhood after doing lots of research. After two years of having my kids educated at Germantown we are more than happy with all aspects of the school - teachers, principal, PTA, etc. The principal is extremely knowledgeable and personable, the teachers are friendly and hard-working, the other parents are welcoming and supportive. My research paid off in more ways than I can count!
Posted: May 27, 2014
Overall a very well runned school. Small enough where most staff members know the students by first name. Current principle runs a very structured school. This school gives strong focus on learning. I believe it's fair to say that it competes well with the educational focus commonly given in private schools. However, the current principal is not very amicable. She's very strong willed although does not come across as such in the beginning. She does not like being challenged nor negative feedback given on her staff. Serious staff issues brought to her attention are followed up quickly. However, issues she judges as not serious, she'll challenge the parent and come across as dismissive. She and some of her high ranking teachers should be reminded that they work for the county and out tax money provides their paychecks. Some of the staff should work on having and showing a more humble persona.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water's Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Germantown | MD | 1.5 mi | |
| 2 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 4.3 mi | |
| 3 | Fox Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Falls | VA | 10.8 mi | |
| 4 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 10.8 mi | |
| 5 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 12.5 mi | |
| 6 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 13.7 mi | |
| 7 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 17 mi | |
| 8 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 17.3 mi | |
| 9 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 17.5 mi | |
| 10 | Fox Mill Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Herndon | VA | 17.8 mi | |
| 11 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 17.8 mi | |
| 12 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 18.6 mi | |
| 13 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 19.1 mi | |
| 14 | Franklin Glen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 20.1 mi | |
| 15 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 20.2 mi | |
| 16 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 20.3 mi | |
| 17 | Waterside | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Frederick | MD | 20.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 3.9 mi | |
| 2 | Ashburn | Ashburn | VA | 14.3 mi | |
| 3 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 18.2 mi | |
| 4 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 18.6 mi | |
| 5 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 18.6 mi | |
| 6 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 19.8 mi | |
| 7 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 19.9 mi | |
| 8 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 20.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| Walter Reed Medical Center | 15.2 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 20.2 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 21.2 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 21.9 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 22.6 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 23.5 mi. |
| Pentagon | 23.8 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 25 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 25 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 25.2 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 25.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 25.4 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 26.7 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 29.4 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 32.5 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 32.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 37.9 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 40.5 mi. |
| Shepherd Field | 41.1 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 44.3 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 44.7 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 45 mi. |
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