Best Potomac Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,061 students in Potomac, MD. The top ranked public preschools in Potomac, MD are Wayside Elementary School and Bells Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Potomac, MD public preschools have an score of 74% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and score of 84% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Potomac have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Maryland public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Potomac, MD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wayside Elementary School

(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
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10/

Top 5%

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10011 Glen Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0240

Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: #22.

Bells Mill Elementary School

(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
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10/

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8225 Bells Mill Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0480

Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Potomac, MD?

The top ranked public preschools in Potomac, MD include Wayside Elementary School and Bells Mill Elementary School. Potomac has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.

How many public preschools are located in Potomac?

2 public preschools are located in Potomac.

What is the racial composition of students in Potomac?

Potomac public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).