For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 857 students in Severna Park, MD. The top ranked public preschools in Severna Park, MD are Benfield Elementary School and Severna Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Severna Park, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Severna Park have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Severna Park, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
365 Lynwood Dr
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Severna Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6 Riggs Ave
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Severna Park, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Severna Park, MD include Benfield Elementary School and Severna Park Elementary School. Severna Park has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public preschools are located in Severna Park?
2 public preschools are located in Severna Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Severna Park?
Severna Park public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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