For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,710 students in 20904, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20904, MD are Westover Elementary School, William Tyler Page Elementary School and Galway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20904 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20904, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20904, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Hawkesbury Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-5740
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
William Tyler Page Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13400 Tamarack Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-7560
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-7560
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Galway Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12612 Galway Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0140
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0140
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Road Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Jackson Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0800
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Greencastle Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13611 Robey Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-1420
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Joann Leleck At Broad Acres Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13313 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-1900
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20904, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20904, MD include Westover Elementary School, William Tyler Page Elementary School and Galway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20904?
6 public preschools are located in 20904.
What is the racial composition of students in 20904?
20904 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% 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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