For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,002 students in 20902, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20902, MD are Oakland Terrace Elementary School, Flora M. Singer Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20902 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20902, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20902, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2720 Plyers Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4880
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Flora M. Singer Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 Hayden Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0330
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0330
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Medway St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-1770
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-1770
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Glen Haven Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10900 Inwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-8051
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-8051
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Glenallan Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12520 Heurich Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0760
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0760
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Franwall Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8585
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8585
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Kemp Mill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Sisson St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-5970
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20902, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20902, MD include Oakland Terrace Elementary School, Flora M. Singer Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20902?
7 public preschools are located in 20902.
What is the racial composition of students in 20902?
20902 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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