For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,704 students in 21228, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 21228, MD are Westchester Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Catonsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21228 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21228, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21228, MD Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Old Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-1088
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-1088
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0820
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0820
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Catonsville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0800
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Woodbridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 Pleasant Valley Dr
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0857
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0857
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Westowne Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Harlem Ln
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0854
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0854
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Johnnycake Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Craigmont Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0823
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0823
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 21228, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 21228, MD include Westchester Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Catonsville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21228?
6 public preschools are located in 21228.
What is the racial composition of students in 21228?
21228 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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