For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,784 students in Elkton, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elkton, MD are Kenmore Elementary School, Elk Neck Elementary School and Leeds Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkton, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Elkton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Elkton, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenmore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2475 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5060
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Elk Neck Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 Racine School Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Deaver Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Cecil Manor Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
971 Elk Mills Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5090
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Thomson Estates Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Thomson Dr
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5080
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Gilpin Manor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 Newark Ave
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5040
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Holly Hall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
233 White Hall Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5050
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Elkton, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Providence School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3035 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5660
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5660
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elkton, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elkton, MD include Kenmore Elementary School, Elk Neck Elementary School and Leeds Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elkton?
7 public preschools are located in Elkton.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkton?
Elkton public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Elkton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Elkton include: Kenmore Elementary School vs. Gilpin Manor Elementary School, Holly Hall Elementary School vs. Gilpin Manor Elementary School, Thomson Estates Elementary School vs. Gilpin Manor Elementary School
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