For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,016 students in Upper Marlboro, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Upper Marlboro, MD are Ardmore Elementary School, Barack Obama Elementary School and Kettering Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upper Marlboro, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Upper Marlboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Upper Marlboro, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9301 Ardwick Ardmore Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 925-1311
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 925-1311
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Brooke Ln
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kettering Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Layton St
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-5977
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 808-5977
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Patuxent Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Bishopmill Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7700
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Marlton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8506 Old Colony Dr S
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7780
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7780
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Rosaryville Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9925 Rosaryville Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2490
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2490
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Sansbury Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 499-7071
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 499-7071
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Upper Marlboro, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Incarcerated Youth Center (Jacs) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13400 Dille Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
601 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 621-6015
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 621-6015
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Upper Marlboro, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Upper Marlboro, MD include Ardmore Elementary School, Barack Obama Elementary School and Kettering Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Upper Marlboro?
7 public preschools are located in Upper Marlboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Marlboro?
Upper Marlboro public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Upper Marlboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Upper Marlboro include: Arrowhead Elementary School vs. Barack Obama Elementary School, Barack Obama Elementary School vs. Arrowhead Elementary School, Ardmore Elementary School vs. Arrowhead Elementary School
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