For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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