For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,599 students in 21401, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21401, MD are Rolling Knolls Elementary School, Annapolis Elementary School and Germantown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21401 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21401, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21401, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rolling Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1985 Valley Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-5820
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Annapolis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 Green Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1600
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Windell Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1615
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1615
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 George And Marion Phelps Lan
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1626
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1626
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
21401, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Annapolis Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
J. Albert Adams Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Phoenix Center Annapolis (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
291 Locust Ave
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21401, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21401, MD include Rolling Knolls Elementary School, Annapolis Elementary School and Germantown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21401?
4 public preschools are located in 21401.
What is the racial composition of students in 21401?
21401 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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