For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,062 students in 20901, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20901, MD are Forest Knolls Elementary School, Highland View Elementary School and Burnt Mills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20901 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20901, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20901, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10830 Eastwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1640
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1640
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Highland View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9010 Providence Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1990
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1990
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Burnt Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11211 Childs Street
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-7320
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
807 Daleview Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-0840
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-0840
Gr: PK-2 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20901, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20901, MD include Forest Knolls Elementary School, Highland View Elementary School and Burnt Mills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20901?
4 public preschools are located in 20901.
What is the racial composition of students in 20901?
20901 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% 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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