For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,901 students in Laurel, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Laurel, MD are Gorman Crossing Elementary School, Forest Ridge Elementary School and James H. Harrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurel, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Laurel have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Laurel, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gorman Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9999 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5900
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9550 Gorman Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5950
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
James H. Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13200 Larchdale Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3650
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Laurel Woods Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9250 N Laurel Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5960
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Montpelier Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9200 Muirkirk Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3670
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
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 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Oaklands Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13710 Laurel Bowie Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3110
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
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 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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%
Rank: #1111.
Deerfield Run Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Laurel-bowie Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3610
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3610
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Laurel, 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%
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 Laurel, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Laurel, MD include Gorman Crossing Elementary School, Forest Ridge Elementary School and James H. Harrison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Laurel?
11 public preschools are located in Laurel.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel?
Laurel public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Laurel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Laurel include: Maryland City Elementary School vs. Brock Bridge Elementary School, Montpelier Elementary School vs. Deerfield Run Elementary School, Oaklands Elementary School vs. Deerfield Run Elementary School
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