Best 21122 Maryland Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,420 students in 21122, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 21122, MD are Bodkin Elementary School, Pasadena Elementary School and Fort Smallwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21122 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21122, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).

Best 21122, MD Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bodkin Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8320 Ventnor Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-0464
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pasadena Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 East Pasadena Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6573
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Fort Smallwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1720 Poplar Ridge Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Lake Shore Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4531 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6465
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8572 Fort Smallwood Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6478
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Riviera Beach Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8515 Jenkins Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6469
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Jacobsville Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6460
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7789 Edgewood Avenue
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 21122, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 21122, MD include Bodkin Elementary School, Pasadena Elementary School and Fort Smallwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21122?
8 public preschools are located in 21122.
What is the racial composition of students in 21122?
21122 public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).

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