School and Tax Boundaries in Travilah, MD
Neighborhood guidance: how it works here
School and tax boundaries in Travilah overlap in ways buyers don’t always see. For the 12700 Travilah Road subdivision, approved in February 2024, the FY2024 Annual School Test projected Travilah Elementary at 71.9% utilization, Robert Frost Middle at 91.8% and Thomas S. Wootton High at 95.6% for 2027.
The Montgomery County Public Schools FY2027 capital plan adds detail. Travilah Elementary shows 382 students against 526 seats for 2025-26, leaving 144 open. Those figures describe space, not quality, and they shift with each year’s projections.
Assignments follow the street address. The district’s School Assignment Tool confirms each one, and we run every house you consider, since Travilah spans more than one elementary area and a road can split them.
Regional programs change in 2027-28. MCPS places Wootton and Winston Churchill high schools in its Central Region with Richard Montgomery and Rockville, which affects some program access. Buyers weigh that differently, so we share the district’s own summary and let you read it.
Tax boundaries are simpler. Travilah is unincorporated, so homes pay county and state rates only, even with a Rockville or Gaithersburg mailing address.
Lot density changes across those lines too. North Potomac averages about 1,288 homes per square mile of land, Census figures show, against about 254 in Travilah. That spacing affects bus stop distances and walking routes, which we note for each house.
Verify every address. Boundary studies also come up from time to time, so a current assignment isn’t a promise about the future.
Our approach is outlined at Neighborhood guidance. Search-area drafting sits on buyer representation agreement in Travilah, while renters can start at finding a rental in Travilah. Where the town and school lines match closely, see School and tax boundaries in Kensington. A Travilah real estate agent checks each address for you.
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Common questions in Travilah
Sources for these figures
Last reviewed October 11, 2026 by Levi Loveless, licensed in Maryland and Virginia. Every rule, rate and figure on this page links to the source we checked.
- Montgomery County Planning Department, Staff Report, 12700 Travilah Road, FY2024 test, 2027 projection
- Montgomery County Public Schools, Regional Model Overview, 2027-28
- Montgomery County Public Schools, FY2027 Capital Improvements Program, Wootton Cluster, FY2027 CIP
- MCPS, School Boundaries
- U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb land area and ACS 2020-2024 DP04 (North Potomac CDP vs Travilah CDP), 2020-2024
Next steps for sellers and buyers
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Confirm the school line for each house.
What does neighborhood guidance cover in Travilah?
Neighborhood guidance helps you compare parts of Travilah on the things that shape daily life and long-term cost. We look past the listing photos at boundaries, commute, amenities, rules and resale patterns, so you can pick a street that fits how you actually live.
- School assignment: Assigned schools can differ from what a street name suggests, so we show you how to confirm them with the school system.
- Tax districts: Homes a few blocks apart can sit in different taxing areas, so we check the rate that applies to each address.
- Commute testing: Driving or riding your route at rush hour tells you more than any map estimate.
- Visits at different times: Walking a street on a weekday evening and a weekend morning shows you traffic, noise and parking.
- HOA and community rules: You'll review covenants, fees and restrictions before you commit, so nothing surprises you after closing.
- Nearby amenities: Parks, trails, groceries and transit within reach can change how a home feels day to day.
- Resale patterns: Recent sales show which pockets hold value and which take longer to sell.
- Planned changes: We point you to public planning and zoning records so you know about nearby projects before you buy.
Which schools serve the Travilah area?
For a 2024 Travilah subdivision on Travilah Road, the FY2024 school test listed Travilah Elementary, Robert Frost Middle and Thomas S. Wootton High. Montgomery County Public Schools assigns by exact address, so we confirm each house with the MCPS School Assignment Tool.
Travilah at a glance
| Service | Neighborhood guidance |
|---|---|
| City | Travilah |
| County | Montgomery County, MD |
| Median home value | $1,325,100 (owner-occupied homes, Travilah CDP, 2020-2024) |
| Agent | Levi Loveless, RE/MAX Realty Group |
| Licensed in | Maryland and Virginia |
| Office | 7373 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1700, Bethesda, MD 20814 |
| Phone | (301) 275-7744 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25077.
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Travilah, MD boundaries, sewer envelope and town taxes
Is Travilah, MD part of Potomac or Rockville?
Neither. Travilah is its own unincorporated census-designated place in Montgomery County. Homes may carry Potomac, Rockville, Gaithersburg or North Potomac mailing addresses, but the city on the mail does not change the community or the county rules that apply. Check the tax record to confirm a home's location.
Why do Travilah, MD addresses say Potomac, Rockville or Gaithersburg?
Mailing addresses follow postal delivery areas, not community boundaries. Travilah spans several postal areas, so neighbors on the same road can have different city names on their mail. Check the property's tax record for its actual location, and expect listings and comparable sales to be labeled inconsistently.
Is Travilah, MD an incorporated town or county area?
Travilah is unincorporated, so Montgomery County handles zoning, permits, rental licensing and services. Long-range planning follows the Potomac Subregion Master Plan. Owners pay county and state property taxes with no separate town government, and there is no town tax line on the bill.
Can a Travilah home outside the sewer envelope connect to sewer?
Only if Montgomery County approves a sewer category change and WSSC Water can extend service, which is not routine and can take a long time. Many Travilah homes rely on septic for that reason. Check the property's category on county water and sewer maps before you buy or plan to subdivide.
Is Travilah, MD on WSSC water or wells?
Both. Some Travilah homes have WSSC Water service, while others rely on private wells. Check the seller's bills and disclosures to know which. Homes on private wells require a water test at sale under Maryland Real Property 10-713, so build that test into your contract timeline.
What school district is Travilah, MD in?
Travilah addresses are served by Montgomery County Public Schools. Assignments follow the exact street address, not the ZIP code or mailing name, so neighbors can be assigned differently. Check the MCPS boundary tool for the address before you write an offer, and we will help you confirm tax and municipal lines at the same time.
Does Travilah, MD have a town property tax?
No. Travilah is an unincorporated area of Montgomery County with no town government, so owners pay the county rate and any HOA dues. Homes there may carry a Potomac, Rockville or Gaithersburg mailing name without paying a city tax. The SDAT record confirms it for each address.
What is the difference between Travilah and North Potomac, MD?
Both are unincorporated Census areas in Montgomery County with no town government, and their line matters mostly for planning and statistics, not taxes. Many homes in both use Potomac, Rockville or Gaithersburg mailing addresses. We confirm sewer category, zoning and taxes for the specific parcel.
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