Schools in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) serves Gaithersburg, with a real, system-wide reputation among the strongest in the DC metro.
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MCPS placed eight schools in U.S. News' 2025 top-25 Maryland high schools list -- a real, system-wide strength. Named local schools include Gaithersburg High School, Gaithersburg Middle School, and Quince Orchard High School.
Multiple named local schools
Gaithersburg Elementary, Rosemont Elementary, Harriet Tubman Elementary, Forest Oak Middle, and Shady Grove Middle all carry a real Gaithersburg-area MCPS presence.
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Key takeaways
- MCPS placed eight schools in U.S. News' 2025 top-25 Maryland high schools list.
- Named Gaithersburg-area MCPS schools include Gaithersburg High, Quince Orchard High, and several elementary/middle schools.
- Confirm current, address-specific school assignment and rating data directly before relocating.
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