For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,082 students in 20782, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20782, MD are University Park Elementary School, Edward M. Felegy Elementary School and Rosa L. Parks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20782 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20782, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20782, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4315 Underwood St
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Edward M. Felegy Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6110 Editors Park Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 386-1610
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 386-1610
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Rosa L. Parks Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6111 Ager Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 445-8090
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 445-8090
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Chillum Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Chillum Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-0825
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-0825
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
20782, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwestern Evening/saturday High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7000 Adelphi Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1460
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1460
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20782, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20782, MD include University Park Elementary School, Edward M. Felegy Elementary School and Rosa L. Parks Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20782?
4 public preschools are located in 20782.
What is the racial composition of students in 20782?
20782 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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