For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,009 students in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Harpers Choice are Longfellow Elementary School and Swansfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5470 Hesperus Dr
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6879
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6879
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Swansfield Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5610 Cedar Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6907
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6907
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia, MD include Longfellow Elementary School and Swansfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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