For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 949 students in Derwood, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Derwood, MD are Mill Creek Towne Elementary School and Sequoyah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derwood, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Derwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Derwood, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17700 Park Mill Dr
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-1820
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-1820
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #22.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17301 Bowie Mill Rd
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-5880
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-5880
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Derwood, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Derwood, MD include Mill Creek Towne Elementary School and Sequoyah Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Derwood?
2 public preschools are located in Derwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Derwood?
Derwood public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Derwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Derwood include: Sequoyah Elementary School vs. Mill Creek Towne Elementary School
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