For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,032 students in 20905, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20905, MD are Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Stonegate Elementary School and Cloverly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20905 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20905, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20905, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Swingingdale Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-5670
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-5670
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14811 Notley Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-7340
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-7340
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Cloverly Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Briggs Chaney Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-4660
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Fairland Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14315 Fairdale Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-0640
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-0640
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20905, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20905, MD include Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Stonegate Elementary School and Cloverly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20905?
4 public preschools are located in 20905.
What is the racial composition of students in 20905?
20905 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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