For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,023 students in Halethorpe, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Halethorpe, MD are Relay Elementary School, Arbutus Elementary School and Halethorpe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halethorpe, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Halethorpe have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Halethorpe, MD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Relay Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5885 Selford Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1426
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1426
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Arbutus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Sulphur Spring Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1400
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Halethorpe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Maple Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1406
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1406
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Baltimore Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Annapolis Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-0919
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-0919
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Lansdowne Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Alma Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1408
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1408
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3298 Kessler Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1428
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1428
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Halethorpe, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridge Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1740 Twin Springs Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-6832
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-6832
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Halethorpe, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Halethorpe, MD include Relay Elementary School, Arbutus Elementary School and Halethorpe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Halethorpe?
7 public preschools are located in Halethorpe.
What is the racial composition of students in Halethorpe?
Halethorpe public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Halethorpe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Halethorpe include: Relay Elementary School vs. Arbutus Elementary School, Baltimore Highlands Elementary School vs. Arbutus Elementary School, Arbutus Elementary School vs. Relay Elementary School
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