For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 964 students in 20724, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20724, MD are Maryland City Elementary School and Brock Bridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20724 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20724, 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20724, MD Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maryland City Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3359 Crumpton South
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 725-4256
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 725-4256
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Brock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Brock Bridge Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 498-6280
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 498-6280
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
20724, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(240) 456-5080
Laurel, MD 20724
(240) 456-5080
Oakhill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20724, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20724, MD include Maryland City Elementary School and Brock Bridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20724?
2 public preschools are located in 20724.
What is the racial composition of students in 20724?
20724 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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