For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,363 students in Dorchester County, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Dorchester County, MD are South Dorchester School, Warwick Elementary School and Vienna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester County, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dorchester County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dorchester County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Dorchester School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3485 Golden Hill Road
Church Creek, MD 21622
(410) 901-6934
Church Creek, MD 21622
(410) 901-6934
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Warwick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Main Street
Secretary, MD 21664
(410) 943-3588
Secretary, MD 21664
(410) 943-3588
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Vienna Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4905 Ocean Gateway
Vienna, MD 21869
(410) 943-3775
Vienna, MD 21869
(410) 943-3775
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Hurlock Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Charles St.
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3303
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Egypt Rd.
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-8577
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-8577
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Sandy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Glasgow Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-7978
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-7978
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Choptank Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1103 Mace's Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-4950
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
Alternative School
1405 Glasgow Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Gr: PK
Dorchester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dorchester Evening High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2475 Cambridge Bypass
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-1093
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-1093
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dorchester County, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Dorchester County, MD include South Dorchester School, Warwick Elementary School and Vienna Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dorchester County?
8 public preschools are located in Dorchester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester County?
Dorchester County public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dorchester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dorchester County include: South Dorchester School vs. Vienna Elementary School, Vienna Elementary School vs. South Dorchester School, Sandy Hill Elementary School vs. Maple Elementary School
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