For the 2024 school year, there are 20 special education public preschools serving 2,209 students in Maryland.
The top ranked special education public preschools in Maryland are Stephen Knolls School, Cedar Chapel Special School and Battle Monument School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 21% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Maryland (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stephen Knolls School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10731 St. Margaret's Way
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Chapel Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Coulbourne Ln
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5230
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5230
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Battle Monument School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7801 E Collingham Dr
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Central Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Grades: PK-12
| 119 students
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Marley Glen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scott Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 222-6940
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 222-6940
Grades: PK-12
| 115 students
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Marshall Street School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Rock Creek
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55b West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
White Oak School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Leefield Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 887-5378
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 887-5378
Grades: PK-5
| 53 students
Rank: #99.
John Archer School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Rank: #1010.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Lane Special Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11630 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 888-8800
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 888-8800
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Grades: PK-12
| 129 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Ruth Parker Eason School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
648 Old Mill Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Grades: PK-12
| 146 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
William S. Baer School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 N Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Grades: PK-12
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
12711 Milan Way
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2740
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2740
Grades: PK
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
11011 Cherry Hill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0600
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0600
Grades: PK
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
8801 Ritchie Dr
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-8100
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-8100
Grades: PK
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
5410 Kirby Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
Grades: PK
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kenmoor Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Grades: PK
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pep - Itinerant
Special Education School
850 Hungerford Dr Room 204
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3125
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3125
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public preschools in Maryland?
The top ranked special education public preschools in Maryland include Stephen Knolls School, Cedar Chapel Special School and Battle Monument School.
How many special education public preschools are located in Maryland?
20 special education public preschools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland special education public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
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