For the 2025 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 33% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 47% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Burnt Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11211 Childs Street
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-7320
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-7320
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: n/an/a
807 Daleview Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-0840
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-0840
Grades: PK-2
| 506 students
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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