Best College Park Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 782 students in College Park, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in College Park, MD are Paint Branch Elementary School and Hollywood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
College Park, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in College Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in College Park, MD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paint Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 Pierce Ave
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 513-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9811 49th Ave
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 513-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in College Park, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in College Park, MD include Paint Branch Elementary School and Hollywood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in College Park?
2 public preschools are located in College Park.
What is the racial composition of students in College Park?
College Park public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).

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