For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 612 students in Bethesda, MD. The top ranked public preschool in Bethesda, MD is Wood Acres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethesda, MD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Bethesda have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bethesda, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wood Acres Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5800 Cromwell Drive
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1120
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bethesda, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Bethesda, MD include Wood Acres Elementary School. Bethesda has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public preschools are located in Bethesda?
1 public preschools are located in Bethesda.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethesda?
Bethesda public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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