For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,029 students in 21037, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21037, MD are Mayo Elementary School, Edgewater Elementary School and Central Special School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21037 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21037, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21037, MD Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1260 Mayo Ridge Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 798-9830
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 798-9830
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Edgewater Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Washington Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0830
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0830
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Central Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
21037, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kipp Harbor Academy At Annapolis (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
135 Stepney Lane
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Gr: 5 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 99%
South River Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Central Ave East
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21037, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21037, MD include Mayo Elementary School, Edgewater Elementary School and Central Special School.
How many public preschools are located in 21037?
3 public preschools are located in 21037.
What is the racial composition of students in 21037?
21037 public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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