Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School
Rockville, MD 20853
Phone: (240) 740-3260
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 615 students
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School, a public school located in Rockville, MD, serves grades K-5 in the Montgomery County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School is a public school located in Rockville, MD. 615 students attend Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | 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: November 23, 2025
Absolute horrific experience at this school as many violent incidents were not properly communicated and addressed/went without consequence. There is a lot of blame the victim mentality. there was lack of support from school administration for victims. there is zero accountability for instigators. this has attributed to high level of concerns from many parents over the past two years.
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Posted: October 27, 2023
Out of the 4 schools I've been to, Barnsley is my all-time favorite. The CES program was the best part of my schooling because the advanced learning put me ahead of my peers once I got to middle school. Even during the Covid pandemic, the teachers were extremely supportive and went out of their way to make sure we got a proper education. They also have a great program for people who are deaf or hard of hearing! I highly recommend checking out this Blue Ribbon school, especially to attend the CES program!
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Posted: April 19, 2022
This school was ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!! I have met the best people here, such as my current best friend, my favorite teacher, and other friends. The environment is friendly and supportive, with a lot of opportunities for help and learning. It's easy to navigate around and every teacher is cooperative and very very friendly. Never once at my time in this school have I met a bad teacher. 10/10.
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Posted: March 18, 2021
My experience and Barnsley was AMAZING!!! It was the best school I have ever gone to. I was there in the GT program, and made TONS of friends there. My time there was awesome. If I could go there for the first time 1,000,000 times over, I would. I would definitely recommend. The teachers are also great, and my peers were very well-behaved. Great school. It even supports kids with disabilities! They have separate classes for them, and they monitor them and teach them nicely. There was never any bullying towards anyone, and I loved my time there. Teachers were also very nice. They adjusted to our personalities, and made sure the environment we were in was safe and welcoming.
Posted: March 18, 2021
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Posted: May 4, 2015
All schools have bad teachers - but we only found one of them at Barnsley Elementary. My kids (one in GT, one not) had stellar experiences in the classroom - and during their time there, they both actually WANTED to go to school! The GT program was phenomenal, but we were quite pleased with the non-GT teachers as well. Specials teachers are very good. Field Day is phenomenal. Staff will help if parents can't afford a fee. The principal (new since 2011) is very approachable for parents - but would do well to delegate some of his responsibilities. Teachers here are great - and they deserve the chance to shine.
Posted: November 16, 2011
My kid went to GT porgram for 2 years, then he is in middle school now. Barnsley has excellent music programs and great teachers. The music program was fantastic and got most kdis involved and enjoyed. My kid made best freinds there and I do love the school.
Posted: March 23, 2011
The Rating for Barnsley should have been four stars on the below post not two! Parent who wrote "Wonderful School"
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| 1 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 3.4 mi | |
| 2 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 3.6 mi | |
| 3 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 4.6 mi | |
| 4 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 6.5 mi | |
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| 9 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 9 mi | |
| 10 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 9.1 mi | |
| 11 | Water's Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Germantown | MD | 11.4 mi | |
| 12 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 11.7 mi | |
| 13 | Fox Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Falls | VA | 13.5 mi | |
| 14 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 14.8 mi | |
| 15 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 15.1 mi |
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| 1 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 7.7 mi | |
| 2 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 8 mi | |
| 3 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 8.2 mi | |
| 4 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 12 mi | |
| 5 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 12.7 mi | |
| 6 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 13 mi | |
| 7 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 13.7 mi | |
| 8 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 14.4 mi | |
| 9 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 15 mi | |
| 10 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 15.1 mi |
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