For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,182 students in Lusby, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lusby, MD are Dowell Elementary School and Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lusby, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Lusby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lusby, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dowell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12680 H G Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9480
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9480
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11655 Hg Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9710
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9710
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lusby, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lusby, MD include Dowell Elementary School and Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus.
How many public preschools are located in Lusby?
2 public preschools are located in Lusby.
What is the racial composition of students in Lusby?
Lusby public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lusby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lusby include: Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus vs. Dowell Elementary School, Dowell Elementary School vs. Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
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