For the 2024 school year, there are 29 magnet public preschools serving 14,802 students in Maryland.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Maryland are Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School, Urbana Elementary School and Clearspring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 21% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Maryland (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14516 Nadine Dr
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-3260
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Urbana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3554 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 236-2200
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 236-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clearspring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9930 Moyer Rd
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 740-2580
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 740-2580
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Swingingdale Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-5670
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-5670
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #55.
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8330 Grubb Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(240) 839-3201
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(240) 839-3201
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #66.
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17700 Park Mill Dr
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-1820
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-1820
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
Bayard Rustin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
332 W Edmonston Dr
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4320
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4320
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #88.
Fox Chapel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19315 Archdale Rd
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0680
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0680
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #99.
Boonsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Campus Ave
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(301) 766-8013
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(301) 766-8013
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #1010.
Sligo Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Schuyler Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-2800
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #1111.
New Market Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
93 W Main St
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-1300
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #1212.
Fountaindale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8156
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8156
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1313.
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Providence Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-4888
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-4888
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #1414.
Robert Goddard Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
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
| 490 students
Rank: #1515.
Williamsport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 S Clifton Dr
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8415
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8415
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1616.
Maryvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 First St
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4330
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4330
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #1717.
Chatsworth School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 New Ave
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1103
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1103
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1818.
Capitol Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Suffolk Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #1919.
William Tyler Page Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13400 Tamarack Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 989-5672
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 989-5672
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #2020.
Emma K. Doub Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1221 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8130
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8130
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #2121.
North Frederick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Fairview Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2000
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #2222.
Burnt Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11211 Childs St
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-8192
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-8192
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Longfields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Newkirk Ave
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Danby Ave
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4350
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #2626.
John Hanson Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6360 Oxon Hill Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4052
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4052
Grades: PK-8
| 511 students
Rank: #2727.
Overlook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3298 Curtis Dr
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3831
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3831
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #2828.
Rolling Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
705 Bayfield St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(240) 740-1950
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(240) 740-1950
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #2929.
Woodmoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Elba Dr
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 887-1318
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 887-1318
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Maryland?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Maryland include Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School, Urbana Elementary School and Clearspring Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Maryland?
29 magnet public preschools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
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