For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,199 students in 20785, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20785, MD are William Paca Elementary School, Judith P. Hoyer Montessori and Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20785 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20785, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20785, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Paca Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Sherriff Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1330
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3324 64th Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1944
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1944
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Columbia Park Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Kent Village Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1322
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1322
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Templeton Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Kenmoor Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 985-1880
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 985-1880
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #66.
Dodge Park Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Hubbard Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-4220
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-4220
Grades: PK-6
| 554 students
Rank: #77.
Cora L. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Nalley Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 636-6340
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 636-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #88.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Lowland Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 333-0980
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 333-0980
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kenmoor Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Grades: PK
| 230 students
20785, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Nalley Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
7910 Scott Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20785, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20785, MD include William Paca Elementary School, Judith P. Hoyer Montessori and Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20785?
9 public preschools are located in 20785.
What is the racial composition of students in 20785?
20785 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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