For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,066 students in 20707, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20707, MD are Scotchtown Hills Elementary School and Laurel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20707 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20707, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20707, MD Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scotchtown Hills Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15950 Dorset Rd
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3994
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3994
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
516 Montgomery St
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3660
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-3660
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
20707, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6151 Chevy Chase Dr
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 573-7240
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 573-7240
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20707, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20707, MD include Scotchtown Hills Elementary School and Laurel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20707?
2 public preschools are located in 20707.
What is the racial composition of students in 20707?
20707 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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