Potomac MD

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Potomac is a census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, named for the nearby Potomac River. In 2013, CNNMoney.com listed Potomac as the most affluent town in all the United States based on median house income. Potomac is also the seventh most top-educated American small town according to Forbes. In addition, Bloomberg Businessweek labeled Potomac as the twenty-ninth richest zip code in all of the United States in 2011 and had the largest population of any U.S. town to have a median income of more than $240,000. It is also tied with three other zip codes for the greatest concentration of the “1 percent” in America.

Potomac’s geographical focal point is Potomac Village, a small cluster of upscale shops and businesses at the intersection of Maryland State Highway 189 and Maryland State Highway 190. Each year during mid-October, local business and community participate in Potomac Day, a celebration of the community and the year’s happenings. Events include a parade, a crafts show, food vendors, and giveaways. Potomac Day is normally held in Potomac Village.

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The land that is now Potomac was first settled by Edward Offutt in 1714 after he was granted a 600-acre land grant of a region known as Clewerwell by Lord Baltimore. Throughout the 18th century, what became known as "Offutts Crossroads" was a small, rural community which served planters and travelers. In the 19th century, a few small dwellings had been built along with a tavern established in 1820. By the time of the Civil War, the community contained two general stores, a blacksmith shop, and a post office which served a community of 100.

By the turn of the 20th century, Potomac was growing. During the 1950s, Potomac was one of many communities in Montgomery County to experience suburbanization because of its proximity to Washington, D.C. Potomac quickly transformed from a rural farming community to a suburban community from the mid- to late 20th century.

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RATING* SCHOOL NAME GRADES SCHOOL TYPE
5 Bells Mill Elementary School Preschool - 5th Grade Public
5 Potomac Elementary School Kindergarten - 5th Grade Public
5 Ritchie Park Elementary School Kindergarten - 5th Grade Public
5 Cold Spring Elementary School Kindergarten - 5th Grade Public
5 Wayside Elementary School Kindergarten - 5th Grade Public
5 Beverly Farms Elementary School Kindergarten - 5th Grade Public
5 Cabin John Middle School 6th Grade - 8th Grade Public
5 Herbert Hoover Middle School 6th Grade - 8th Grade Public
5 Winston Churchill High School 9th Grade - 12th Grade Public
N/A The Heights School 3Rd Grade - 12th Grade Catholic/Religious
N/A German School Washington Dc Preschool - 12th Grade Private/Charter
N/A Harbor School Preschool - 3Rd Grade Private/Charter
N/A Ivymount School 2Nd Grade - 9th Grade Private/Charter
N/A Muslim Community School Preschool - 12th Grade Private/Charter
N/A Potomac Glen Day School Preschool - Kindergarten Private/Charter
N/A St Andrew's Episcopal School Preschool - 12th Grade Private/Charter
N/A The Manor Montessori School - Oaklyn Center Preschool - 3Rd Grade Private/Charter
N/A Maddux School The Private/Charter
N/A Mclean School Of Maryland Kindergarten - 12th Grade Private/Charter
N/A Beth Sholom Congregation Learning Center Preschool - Preschool Private/Charter
* School data provided by National Center for Education Statistics, Pitney Bowes, and GreatSchools. Intended for reference only. GreatSchools Ratings compare a school’s test performance to statewide results. To verify enrollment eligibility, contact the school or district directly.

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