For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,528 students in Ellicott City, MD. The top ranked public preschools in Ellicott City, MD are Worthington Elementary School, Waverly Elementary School and Ilchester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellicott City, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Ellicott City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ellicott City, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Worthington Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4570 Roundhill Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2825
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10220 Wetherburn Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2819
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2819
Grades: PK-5
| 892 students
Rank: #33.
Ilchester Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4981 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
Bellows Spring Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8125 Old Stockbridge Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-5057
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-5057
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #55.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4355 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-1700
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 899 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ellicott City, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Ellicott City, MD include Worthington Elementary School, Waverly Elementary School and Ilchester Elementary School. Ellicott City has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public preschools are located in Ellicott City, MD?
5 public preschools are located in Ellicott City, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellicott City, MD?
Ellicott City, MD public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
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