For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 744 students in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Wilde Lake are Bryant Woods Elementary School and Running Brook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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 Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bryant Woods Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5450 Blue Heron Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6859
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6859
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Running Brook Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5215 W Running Brook Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6893
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6893
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD include Bryant Woods Elementary School and Running Brook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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