For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,734 students in 21701, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21701, MD are Parkway Elementary School, Spring Ridge Elementary School and North Frederick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21701 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21701, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21701, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2600
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9051 Ridgefield Dr
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1600
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #33.
North Frederick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Fairview Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2000
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #44.
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 Dill Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Grades: PK-9
| 350 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11820 Liberty Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1800
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Madison St
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2650
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21701, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21701, MD include Parkway Elementary School, Spring Ridge Elementary School and North Frederick Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21701?
6 public preschools are located in 21701.
What is the racial composition of students in 21701?
21701 public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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