For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 11,740 students in Charles County, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Charles County, MD are Dr. James Craik Elementary School, Mary H. Matula Elementary School and Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charles County, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Charles County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Charles County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. James Craik Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7725 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-4270
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-4270
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6025 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Willow Ln
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12872 Rock Point Rd
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-4091
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-4091
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Lancaster Circle
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #66.
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9275 Ironsides Rd
Nanjemoy, MD 20662
(301) 246-4383
Nanjemoy, MD 20662
(301) 246-4383
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #77.
Gale-bailey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4740 Pisgah Marbury Rd
Marbury, MD 20658
(301) 743-5491
Marbury, MD 20658
(301) 743-5491
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #88.
Malcolm Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14760 Poplar Hill Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2691
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2691
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #99.
T. C. Martin Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6315 Olivers Shop Rd
Bryantown, MD 20617
(301) 274-3182
Bryantown, MD 20617
(301) 274-3182
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1010.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10155 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #1111.
William B. Wade Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Smallwood Dr W
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #1212.
William A. Diggs Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #1313.
J. C. Parks Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #1414.
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12105 St. George's Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #1515.
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 University Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1616.
Arthur Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Copley Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1717.
Billingsley Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10069 Billingsley Road
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 753-2088
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 753-2088
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1818.
Indian Head Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1919.
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Jenifer School Ln
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #2020.
J. P. Ryon Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12140 Vivian Adams Dr
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-3090
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #2121.
Eva Turner Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bannister Cir
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #2222.
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Stone Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Charles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charles County Career & Technology Center (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
7775 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-9061
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-9061
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Charles County, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Charles County, MD include Dr. James Craik Elementary School, Mary H. Matula Elementary School and Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Charles County, MD?
22 public preschools are located in Charles County, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles County, MD?
Charles County, MD public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
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