For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,404 students in 20735, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20735, MD are Francis T. Evans Elementary School, Waldon Woods Elementary School and Clinton Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20735 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20735, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20735, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis T. Evans Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6720 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Waldon Woods Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Thrift Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2540
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9420 Temple Hill Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2414
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2414
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
James Ryder Randall E C C
Special Education School
5410 Kirby Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 497-3669
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 497-3669
Gr: PK | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20735, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20735, MD include Francis T. Evans Elementary School, Waldon Woods Elementary School and Clinton Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20735?
4 public preschools are located in 20735.
What is the racial composition of students in 20735?
20735 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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