For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,803 students in 20602, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20602, MD are Mary B. Neal Elementary School, Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School and Arthur Middleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20602 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20602, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20602, MD Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12105 St. George's Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 University Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Arthur Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Copley Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Eva Turner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bannister Cir
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Stone Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20602, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20602, MD include Mary B. Neal Elementary School, Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School and Arthur Middleton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20602?
5 public preschools are located in 20602.
What is the racial composition of students in 20602?
20602 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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