For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,491 students in 20706, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20706, MD are Robert Goddard Montessori, Seabrook Elementary School and Catherine T. Reed Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20706 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20706, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20706, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert Goddard Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9850 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Seabrook Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Seabrook Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8542
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8542
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Catherine T. Reed Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9501 Greenbelt Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8716
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8716
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8400 Nightingale Dr
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8770
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Gaywood Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6701 97th Ave
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8730
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Church St
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 925-2840
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 925-2840
Grades: PK-6
| 631 students
Rank: #77.
James Mchenry Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8909 Mchenry Ln
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8760
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20706, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20706, MD include Robert Goddard Montessori, Seabrook Elementary School and Catherine T. Reed Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20706?
7 public preschools are located in 20706.
What is the racial composition of students in 20706?
20706 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% 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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