For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,725 students in 20906, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20906, MD are Viers Mill Elementary School, Sargent Shriver Elementary School and Weller Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20906 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20906, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20906, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Viers Mill Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11711 Joseph Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-1000
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Sargent Shriver Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12518 Greenly St
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6330
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Weller Road Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Weller Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8601
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8601
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Georgian Forest Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Regina Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0720
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0720
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Harmony Hills Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13407 Lydia St
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0780
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0780
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
13801 Rippling Brook Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8870
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8870
Gr: PK-2 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20906, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20906, MD include Viers Mill Elementary School, Sargent Shriver Elementary School and Weller Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20906?
6 public preschools are located in 20906.
What is the racial composition of students in 20906?
20906 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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