For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,173 students in 20874, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20874, MD are Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School, Germantown Elementary School and Clopper Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20874 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20874, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20874, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13881 Hopkins Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6830
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6830
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19110 Liberty Mill Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6490
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-6490
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Clopper Mill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18501 Cinnamon Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-2180
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
Waters Landing Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13100 Waters Landing Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-1020
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-1020
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13600 Wanegarden Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-0280
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-0280
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Wisteria Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-4920
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-4920
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20874, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20874, MD include Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School, Germantown Elementary School and Clopper Mill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20874?
6 public preschools are located in 20874.
What is the racial composition of students in 20874?
20874 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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