For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,413 students in 21001, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 21001, MD are Bakerfield Elementary School, G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale and Halls Cross Roads Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21001 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21001, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21001, MD Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bakerfield Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 Baker St
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5518
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5518
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Edmund St
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5530
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5530
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Halls Cross Roads Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Bel Air Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5524
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5524
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
21001, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Restoration Alternative Academy Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Gr: 8-11 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 21001, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 21001, MD include Bakerfield Elementary School, G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale and Halls Cross Roads Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21001?
3 public preschools are located in 21001.
What is the racial composition of students in 21001?
21001 public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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