For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,688 students in 20850, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20850, MD are Beall Elementary School, College Gardens Elementary School and Maryvale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20850 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20850, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20850, MD Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beall Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
451 Beall Ave
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1220
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
College Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Yale Place
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-8470
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-8470
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Maryvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 First St
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4330
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4330
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Pep - Itinerant
Special Education School
850 Hungerford Dr Room 204
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3125
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3125
Gr: PK | 90 students Minority enrollment: 61%
20850, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway To College Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
850 Hungerford Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 453-2490
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 453-2490
Gr: 12 | 3 students
Montgomery County Evening High School Centers (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
850 Hungerford Dr Cesc Rm 167
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 517-5005
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 517-5005
Gr: K-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20850, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20850, MD include Beall Elementary School, College Gardens Elementary School and Maryvale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20850?
4 public preschools are located in 20850.
What is the racial composition of students in 20850?
20850 public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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