For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,235 students in 21740, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21740, MD are Fountain Rock Elementary School, Emma K. Doub Elementary School and Rockland Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21740 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21740, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21740, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fountain Rock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17145 Lappans Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8146
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8146
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Emma K. Doub Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8130
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8130
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Rockland Woods Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18201 Rockland Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8485
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8485
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Jonathan Hager Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12615 Sedgwick Way
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8440
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8440
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Salem Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1323 Salem Ave Ext
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8313
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8313
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Lincolnshire Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17545 Lincolnshire Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8206
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8206
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Marshall Street School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Pangborn Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Pangborn Blvd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8282
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8282
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Bester Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
385 Mill St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8001
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8001
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
21740, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12408 Learning Ln
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8102
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8102
Gr: K-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
23 Funkstown Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8162
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8162
Gr: PK | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Washington County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1151 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8447
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8447
Gr: 6-10 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Washington County Job Development Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Gr: 12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
59 Winter St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8439
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8439
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21740, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21740, MD include Fountain Rock Elementary School, Emma K. Doub Elementary School and Rockland Woods Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21740?
9 public preschools are located in 21740.
What is the racial composition of students in 21740?
21740 public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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