For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 502 students in 21204, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 21204, MD are West Towson Elementary School, Baltimore County Home & Hospital and Ridge/ruxton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21204 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21204, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21204, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Towson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6916 North Charles Street
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3893
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3893
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Baltimore County Home & Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #33.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
21204, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Afternoon Group Learning Centers (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Gr: Inquire with school
Extended Day Learning Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 21204, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 21204, MD include West Towson Elementary School, Baltimore County Home & Hospital and Ridge/ruxton School.
How many public preschools are located in 21204?
3 public preschools are located in 21204.
What is the racial composition of students in 21204?
21204 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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