Garrett Park town, MD
ZIP 20896 — Schools & Education
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities
Schools & Education in ZIP 20896
K-12 nearby
100
Public
53
Private
47
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 20896 (Garrett Park, MD) is associated with Montgomery County Public Schools (LEA 2400480) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.
Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 100 K-12 schools (53 public, 47 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 2.6 miles.
ACS estimates show about 1.3% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.
The nearest college/university on US5 is SANS Technology Institute about 1.1 miles away (4yr-private).
District & higher education
School district
Montgomery County Public Schools
LEA ID
2400480
Private school share (ACS)
1.3%
Colleges & universities (100)
- SANS Technology Institute1.1 miles (1.7 km)4yr-private
- Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital3.4 miles (5.4 km)4yr-private
- Montgomery College5.7 miles (9.1 km)2yr-public
- Washington Adventist University6.0 miles (9.6 km)4yr-private
- University of the District of Columbia6.5 miles (10.4 km)4yr-public
- Wesley Theological Seminary6.6 miles (10.7 km)4yr-private
- American University6.9 miles (11.1 km)4yr-private
- University of Maryland-College Park8.6 miles (13.8 km)4yr-public
- The Catholic University of America8.7 miles (14.0 km)4yr-private
- Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family8.7 miles (14.0 km)4yr-private
- Howard University8.8 miles (14.1 km)4yr-private
- Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies8.8 miles (14.1 km)4yr-private
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- National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts8.8 miles (14.1 km)2yr-private
- Georgetown University8.8 miles (14.2 km)4yr-private
- Trinity Washington University8.8 miles (14.2 km)4yr-private
- Institute of World Politics9.1 miles (14.7 km)4yr-private
- Marymount University9.2 miles (14.8 km)4yr-private
- NewU University9.2 miles (14.8 km)4yr-private
- Strayer University-District of Columbia9.6 miles (15.4 km)4yr-private
- Strayer University-Global Region9.6 miles (15.4 km)4yr-private
- University of Management and Technology9.6 miles (15.4 km)4yr-private
- Career Technical Institute9.6 miles (15.5 km)2yr-private
- Windsor University9.6 miles (15.5 km)4yr-private
- George Washington University9.7 miles (15.6 km)4yr-private
- The Chicago School at Washington DC9.8 miles (15.7 km)4yr-private
- University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus9.9 miles (15.9 km)4yr-private
- Strayer University-Virginia10.0 miles (16.1 km)4yr-private
- Gallaudet University10.3 miles (16.6 km)4yr-private
- Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing10.8 miles (17.3 km)2yr-private
- Saint Michael College of Allied Health10.8 miles (17.5 km)2yr-private
- Chamberlain University-Virginia11.0 miles (17.8 km)4yr-private
- University of the Potomac-VA Campus11.1 miles (17.8 km)4yr-private
- Virginia University of Integrative Medicine11.2 miles (18.0 km)4yr-private
- Columbia College11.2 miles (18.0 km)2yr-private
- DeVry University-Virginia12.3 miles (19.7 km)4yr-private
- Capitol Technology University13.0 miles (21.0 km)4yr-private
- Fortis College-Landover13.5 miles (21.7 km)2yr-private
- Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church13.8 miles (22.3 km)4yr-private
- Maryland University of Integrative Health14.2 miles (22.8 km)4yr-private
- University of Maryland Global Campus15.7 miles (25.2 km)4yr-public
- Northern Virginia Community College16.0 miles (25.7 km)2yr-public
- Washington University of Science and Technology16.1 miles (26.0 km)4yr-private
- Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia16.8 miles (27.0 km)2yr-private
- Howard Community College16.9 miles (27.1 km)2yr-public
- Strayer University-Maryland17.2 miles (27.6 km)4yr-private
- Prince George's Community College17.6 miles (28.3 km)2yr-public
- Bowie State University17.9 miles (28.8 km)4yr-public
- George Mason University18.2 miles (29.3 km)4yr-public
- Divine Mercy University18.9 miles (30.4 km)4yr-private
- Agora University20.3 miles (32.6 km)4yr-private
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County25.5 miles (41.0 km)4yr-public
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas28.1 miles (45.3 km)2yr-private
- Coppin State University30.1 miles (48.4 km)4yr-public
- Baltimore City Community College30.3 miles (48.7 km)2yr-public
- Ner Israel Rabbinical College30.4 miles (48.9 km)4yr-private
- University of Maryland, Baltimore30.5 miles (49.1 km)4yr-public
- Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College30.8 miles (49.6 km)4yr-private
- Anne Arundel Community College31.1 miles (50.1 km)2yr-public
- University System of Maryland31.3 miles (50.4 km)4yr-public
- University System of Maryland-Research Centers31.3 miles (50.4 km)4yr-public
- Maryland Institute College of Art31.5 miles (50.8 km)4yr-private
- University of Baltimore31.6 miles (50.9 km)4yr-public
- Hood College31.8 miles (51.2 km)4yr-private
- Stevenson University31.9 miles (51.3 km)4yr-private
- Johns Hopkins University32.4 miles (52.1 km)4yr-private
- St. John's College32.5 miles (52.3 km)4yr-private
- Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore32.6 miles (52.5 km)4yr-private
- Ascent College32.7 miles (52.6 km)4yr-private
- Patrick Henry College32.9 miles (52.9 km)4yr-private
- United States Naval Academy33.0 miles (53.1 km)4yr-public
- Loyola University Maryland33.1 miles (53.3 km)4yr-private
- College of Southern Maryland33.2 miles (53.5 km)2yr-public
- Notre Dame of Maryland University33.4 miles (53.7 km)4yr-private
- Frederick Community College33.7 miles (54.2 km)2yr-public
- Morgan State University34.5 miles (55.6 km)4yr-public
- Carroll Community College34.7 miles (55.9 km)2yr-public
- Towson University35.7 miles (57.5 km)4yr-public
- Goucher College37.1 miles (59.8 km)4yr-private
- McDaniel College38.2 miles (61.5 km)4yr-private
- Community College of Baltimore County39.4 miles (63.3 km)2yr-public
- Catholic International University44.6 miles (71.8 km)4yr-private
- American Public University System44.7 miles (71.9 km)4yr-private
- Mount St. Mary's University46.8 miles (75.3 km)4yr-private
- Shepherd University47.0 miles (75.6 km)4yr-public
- Hagerstown Community College51.4 miles (82.7 km)2yr-public
- Chesapeake College54.5 miles (87.7 km)2yr-public
- University of Mary Washington54.7 miles (88.0 km)4yr-public
- International Beauty School 455.0 miles (88.6 km)2yr-private
- United Lutheran Seminary55.6 miles (89.5 km)4yr-private
- Gettysburg College55.9 miles (89.9 km)4yr-private
- Valley College-Martinsburg55.9 miles (89.9 km)4yr-private
- Martinsburg College55.9 miles (90.0 km)4yr-private
- Blue Ridge Community and Technical College56.0 miles (90.1 km)2yr-public
- Washington College56.3 miles (90.6 km)4yr-private
- Harford Community College56.5 miles (91.0 km)2yr-public
- Shenandoah University57.8 miles (93.1 km)4yr-private
- Germanna Community College58.8 miles (94.6 km)2yr-public
- Eastern Virginia Career College59.0 miles (95.0 km)2yr-private
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto60.7 miles (97.7 km)4yr-public
- Laurel Ridge Community College63.0 miles (101.5 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles
Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.
| Grades | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | private | — | — | 0.3 miles (0.5 km) |
| Garrett Park Elementary | public | — | — | 0.3 miles (0.5 km) |
| ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS | private | — | — | 0.5 miles (0.7 km) |
| Rock View Elementary | public | — | — | 0.9 miles (1.4 km) |
| GEORGETOWN PREPARATORY SCHOOL | private | — | — | 0.9 miles (1.5 km) |
| PAX ACADEMY | private | — | — | 0.9 miles (1.5 km) |
| Kensington Parkwood Elementary | public | — | — | 0.9 miles (1.5 km) |
| Viers Mill Elementary | public | — | — | 1.0 miles (1.6 km) |
| WHITE FLINT CHILDREN'S HOUSE | private | — | — | 1.1 miles (1.8 km) |
| Albert Einstein High | public | — | — | 1.4 miles (2.2 km) |
| Newport Mill Middle | public | — | — | 1.4 miles (2.2 km) |
| HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL KENSINGTON | private | — | — | 1.5 miles (2.3 km) |
| HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | private | — | — | 1.5 miles (2.3 km) |
| ROCHAMBEAU-THE FRENCH INTL SCHOOL | private | — | — | 1.5 miles (2.5 km) |
| Northwood High | public | — | — | 1.6 miles (2.6 km) |
| Silver Creek Middle | public | — | — | 1.6 miles (2.6 km) |
| AVALON SCHOOL | private | — | — | 1.6 miles (2.6 km) |
| MANOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL-ROCKVILLE | private | — | — | 1.7 miles (2.7 km) |
| CROSSWAY COMMUNITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL | private | — | — | 1.7 miles (2.7 km) |
| EXECUTIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | private | — | — | 1.8 miles (2.9 km) |
| GRACE EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL | private | — | — | 1.8 miles (2.9 km) |
| ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC. | private | — | — | 1.9 miles (3.1 km) |
| Highland Elementary | public | — | — | 1.9 miles (3.1 km) |
| FERNWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL | private | — | — | 1.9 miles (3.1 km) |
| Oakland Terrace Elementary | public | — | — | 1.9 miles (3.1 km) |
| WHOLE KIDS ACADEMY | private | — | — | 1.9 miles (3.1 km) |
| Sargent Shriver Elementary | public | — | — | 1.9 miles (3.1 km) |
| Luxmanor Elementary | public | — | — | 2.0 miles (3.2 km) |
| BETHESDA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | private | — | — | 2.0 miles (3.2 km) |
| BETHESDA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | private | — | — | 2.0 miles (3.2 km) |
| ST JANE DE CHANTAL SCHOOL | private | — | — | 2.0 miles (3.2 km) |
| STONE RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART | private | — | — | 2.0 miles (3.3 km) |
| Tilden Middle | public | — | — | 2.1 miles (3.4 km) |
| Walter Johnson High | public | — | — | 2.1 miles (3.4 km) |
| Rock Terrace School | public | — | — | 2.1 miles (3.4 km) |
| ST JUDE REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL | private | — | — | 2.1 miles (3.4 km) |
| Wheaton High | public | — | — | 2.1 miles (3.4 km) |
| Stephen Knolls School | public | — | — | 2.2 miles (3.5 km) |
| Ashburton Elementary | public | — | — | 2.2 miles (3.5 km) |
| CHARLES E SMITH JEWISH DAY SCHOOL | private | — | — | 2.2 miles (3.6 km) |
| THE DIENER SCHOOL | private | — | — | 2.2 miles (3.6 km) |
| GREEN ACRES SCHOOL | private | — | — | 2.3 miles (3.6 km) |
| Wheaton Woods Elementary | public | — | — | 2.3 miles (3.7 km) |
| Thomas Edison High School of Technology | public | — | — | 2.3 miles (3.7 km) |
| Flora M. Singer Elementary | public | — | — | 2.3 miles (3.7 km) |
| A. Mario Loiederman Middle | public | — | — | 2.4 miles (3.8 km) |
| EVERGREEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL | private | — | — | 2.4 miles (3.9 km) |
| Weller Road Elementary | public | — | — | 2.5 miles (4.0 km) |
| SHEPPARD PRATT SCHOOL-ROCKVILLE (FORMERLY FROST SC | private | — | — | 2.6 miles (4.2 km) |
| Wyngate Elementary | public | — | — | 2.6 miles (4.2 km) |
| ASHREINU SCHOOL FOR GIRLS INC. | private | — | — | 2.6 miles (4.2 km) |
| MELVIN J BERMAN HEBREW ACADEMY | private | — | — | 2.6 miles (4.2 km) |
| KEHILLAT ASHREINU MONTESSORI SCHOOL | private | — | — | 2.6 miles (4.2 km) |
| ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC SCHOOL | private | — | — | 2.7 miles (4.3 km) |
| North Chevy Chase Elementary | public | — | — | 2.7 miles (4.4 km) |
| Twinbrook Elementary | public | — | — | 2.7 miles (4.4 km) |
| ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL | private | — | — | 2.8 miles (4.5 km) |
| North Bethesda Middle | public | — | — | 2.8 miles (4.5 km) |
| Bradley Hills Elementary | public | — | — | 2.8 miles (4.6 km) |
| Arcola Elementary | public | — | — | 2.9 miles (4.7 km) |
| Farmland Elementary | public | — | — | 3.0 miles (4.7 km) |
| Harmony Hills Elementary | public | — | — | 3.0 miles (4.8 km) |
| Glen Haven Elementary | public | — | — | 3.0 miles (4.8 km) |
| THE WOODS ACADEMY | private | — | — | 3.1 miles (5.0 km) |
| Woodlin Elementary | public | — | — | 3.1 miles (5.1 km) |
| TORAH SCHOOL OF GREATER WASHINGTON | private | — | — | 3.2 miles (5.1 km) |
| YESHIVA OF GREATER WASHINGTON GIRLS DIVISION | private | — | — | 3.2 miles (5.1 km) |
| Georgian Forest Elementary | public | — | — | 3.3 miles (5.2 km) |
| Brookhaven Elementary | public | — | — | 3.3 miles (5.2 km) |
| Sligo Middle | public | — | — | 3.3 miles (5.2 km) |
| Glenallan Elementary | public | — | — | 3.3 miles (5.3 km) |
| Rock Creek Valley Elementary | public | — | — | 3.4 miles (5.4 km) |
| Parkland Middle | public | — | — | 3.4 miles (5.4 km) |
| YESHIVA OF GREATER WASHINGTON BOYS DIVISION | private | — | — | 3.4 miles (5.4 km) |
| Bethesda-Chevy Chase High | public | — | — | 3.4 miles (5.4 km) |
| LEO BERNSTEIN JEWISH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS | private | — | — | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) |
| THE BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL | private | — | — | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) |
| Bethesda Elementary | public | — | — | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) |
| ST ANDREW APOSTLE SCHOOL | private | — | — | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL | private | — | — | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) |
| Rosemary Hills Elementary | public | — | — | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) |
| PATHWAYS HORIZONS | private | — | — | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) |
| Odessa Shannon Middle | public | — | — | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) |
| THE FAMILY ACADEMY OF BETHESDA | private | — | — | 3.5 miles (5.7 km) |
| THE SIENA SCHOOL | private | — | — | 3.6 miles (5.7 km) |
| THE SIENA SCHOOL | private | — | — | 3.6 miles (5.7 km) |
| THE AUBURN SCHOOL SILVER SPRING CAMPUS | private | — | — | 3.6 miles (5.7 km) |
| John F. Kennedy High | public | — | — | 3.6 miles (5.7 km) |
| MCPS Transitions School | public | — | — | 3.6 miles (5.8 km) |
| Meadow Hall Elementary | public | — | — | 3.6 miles (5.8 km) |
| Bayard Rustin Elementary | public | — | — | 3.7 miles (5.9 km) |
| Rock Creek Forest Elementary | public | — | — | 3.7 miles (6.0 km) |
| Strathmore Elementary | public | — | — | 3.8 miles (6.1 km) |
| Bel Pre Elementary | public | — | — | 3.8 miles (6.1 km) |
| Thomas W. Pyle Middle | public | — | — | 3.8 miles (6.1 km) |
| Rockville High | public | — | — | 3.8 miles (6.1 km) |
| BARRIE SCHOOL | private | — | — | 3.8 miles (6.1 km) |
| IVYMOUNT SCHOOL | private | — | — | 3.8 miles (6.1 km) |
| THE MADDUX SCHOOL | private | — | — | 3.8 miles (6.1 km) |
| Forest Knolls Elementary | public | — | — | 3.9 miles (6.2 km) |
Schools FAQ for ZIP 20896
What school district is ZIP code 20896 in?
ZIP 20896 (Garrett Park, MD) maps to Montgomery County Public Schools (LEA ID 2400480) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 20896?
US5 lists 100 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 53 public and 47 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 20896 attend private school?
About 1.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 20896 attend private school (ACS estimate).
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Schools & Education key statistics
| Education | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's or higher | 88.4% |
| High school | 1.7% |
| Less than HS | 0.3% |
| School district | Montgomery County Public Schools |