For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,300 students in 21502, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21502, MD are Parkside Elementary School, West Side Elementary School and Cash Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21502 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 21% statewide average). Pre schools in 21502, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).
Best 21502, MD Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Parkside Blvd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0085
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0085
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Paca St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-0340
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-0340
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Cash Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10601 Cash Valley Rd Nw
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-6632
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-6632
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14401 Barton Blvd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-2992
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-2992
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11001 Forest Ave Ne
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-3285
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-3285
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cresaptown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13202 6th Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0212
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0212
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
John Humbird Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Mary St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-8842
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-8842
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #88.
South Penn Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 2nd St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-1755
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-1755
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
21502, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allegany County Home & Hospital (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
108 Washington St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Grades: K-10
| 11 students
Transition Program At Cumberland High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Grades: 12
| 24 students
Transition Program At Friends Aware (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1601 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21502, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21502, MD include Parkside Elementary School, West Side Elementary School and Cash Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21502, MD?
8 public preschools are located in 21502, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in 21502, MD?
21502, MD public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
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