For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,917 students in Sykesville, MD. The top ranked public preschools in Sykesville, MD are Piney Ridge Elementary School, Carrolltowne Elementary School and Mechanicsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sykesville, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Sykesville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sykesville, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piney Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6315 Freedom Avenue
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3535
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3535
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Carrolltowne Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6542 Ridge Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3530
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3530
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Mechanicsville Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3838 Sykesville Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3510
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
Linton Springs Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
375 Ronsdale Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3280
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 738 students
Rank: #55.
Eldersburg Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1021 Johnsville Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3520
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3520
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sykesville, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Sykesville, MD include Piney Ridge Elementary School, Carrolltowne Elementary School and Mechanicsville Elementary School. Sykesville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public preschools are located in Sykesville?
5 public preschools are located in Sykesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Sykesville?
Sykesville public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Sykesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sykesville include: Carrolltowne Elementary School vs. Eldersburg Elementary School, Eldersburg Elementary School vs. Carrolltowne Elementary School, Mechanicsville Elementary School vs. Linton Springs Elementary School
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