The most improved public preschools in Maryland are Stephen Knolls School, White Oak School and Cedar Chapel Special School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 182
829
Avg. Improved Rank: 288
Most Improved Public Preschools in Maryland (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Stephen Knolls School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +829
(from 994 to 165)
(from 994 to 165)
Grades: PK-12
10731 St. Margaret's Way
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Rank: #22.
White Oak School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +579
(from 1,265 to 686)
(from 1,265 to 686)
Grades: PK-5
8401 Leefield Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 887-5378
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 887-5378
Rank: #33.
Cedar Chapel Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +444
(from 978 to 534)
(from 978 to 534)
Grades: PK-12
510 Coulbourne Ln
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5230
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5230
Rank: #44.
Rock Creek
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +420
(from 1,106 to 686)
(from 1,106 to 686)
Grades: PK-12
55b West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Rank: #55.
Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +399
(from 889 to 490)
(from 889 to 490)
Grades: PK-8
1425 E Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Rank: #66.
Battle Monument School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +387
(from 1,073 to 686)
(from 1,073 to 686)
Grades: PK-12
7801 E Collingham Dr
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Rank: #77.
Rock Hall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +380
(from 1,139 to 759)
(from 1,139 to 759)
Grades: PK-5
21203 Sharp St
Rock Hall, MD 21661
(410) 639-2265
Rock Hall, MD 21661
(410) 639-2265
Rank: #88.
Chatsworth School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +335
(from 758 to 423)
(from 758 to 423)
Grades: PK-5
222 New Ave
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1103
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1103
Rank: #99.
Rock View Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +316
(from 948 to 632)
(from 948 to 632)
Grades: PK-5
3901 Denfeld Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0920
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0920
Rank: #1010.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +314
(from 963 to 649)
(from 963 to 649)
Grades: PK-5
1707 Rohrersville Rd
Knoxville, MD 21758
(301) 766-8297
Knoxville, MD 21758
(301) 766-8297
Rank: #1111.
Marley Glen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +292
(from 978 to 686)
(from 978 to 686)
Grades: PK-12
200 Scott Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 222-6940
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 222-6940
Rank: #1212.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +281
(from 1,222 to 941)
(from 1,222 to 941)
Grades: PK-12
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Rank: #1313.
Billie Holiday Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +276
(from 1,330 to 1,054)
(from 1,330 to 1,054)
Grades: PK-2
2400 W Mosher Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
Rank: #1414.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +272
(from 742 to 470)
(from 742 to 470)
Grades: PK-5
9051 Ridgefield Dr
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1600
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1600
Rank: #1515.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +265
(from 1,150 to 885)
(from 1,150 to 885)
Grades: PK-5
5101 Hazelwood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-0500
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-0500
Rank: #1616.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +262
(from 712 to 450)
(from 712 to 450)
Grades: PK-6
4315 Underwood St
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Rank: #1717.
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +259
(from 493 to 234)
(from 493 to 234)
Grades: PK-5
17700 Park Mill Dr
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-1820
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-1820
Rank: #1818.
Friendsville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +250
(from 1,082 to 832)
(from 1,082 to 832)
Grades: PK-5
841 First Ave
Friendsville, MD 21531
(301) 746-5100
Friendsville, MD 21531
(301) 746-5100
Rank: #1919.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +249
(from 1,068 to 819)
(from 1,068 to 819)
Grades: PK-5
531 Dale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-5232
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-5232
Rank: #2020.
Highland View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +232
(from 611 to 379)
(from 611 to 379)
Grades: PK-5
9010 Providence Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1990
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-1990
Rank: #2121.
Battle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +222
(from 1,242 to 1,020)
(from 1,242 to 1,020)
Grades: PK-5
7828 St Patricia Ln
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7500
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7500
Rank: #2222.
Bryant Woods Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +221
(from 811 to 590)
(from 811 to 590)
Grades: PK-5
5450 Blue Heron Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6859
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6859
Rank: #2323.
Mount Royal Elementary/middle
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +220
(from 830 to 610)
(from 830 to 610)
Grades: PK-8
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Rank: #2424.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +214
(from 1,327 to 1,113)
(from 1,327 to 1,113)
Grades: PK-5
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Rank: #2525.
Catonsville Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +213
(from 576 to 363)
(from 576 to 363)
Grades: PK-5
106 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0800
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0800
Rank: #2626.
Swansfield Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +204
(from 913 to 709)
(from 913 to 709)
Grades: PK-5
5610 Cedar Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6907
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6907
Rank: #2727.
Martin Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +203
(from 1,035 to 832)
(from 1,035 to 832)
Grades: PK-5
210 Riverton Rd
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-0158
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-0158
Rank: #2828.
Carney Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +199
(from 990 to 791)
(from 990 to 791)
Grades: PK-5
3131 E Joppa Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 887-5228
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 887-5228
Rank: #2929.
Hernwood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +197
(from 1,242 to 1,045)
(from 1,242 to 1,045)
Grades: PK-5
9919 Marriottsville Rd
Randallstown, MD 21133
(410) 887-0732
Randallstown, MD 21133
(410) 887-0732
Rank: #3030.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary/middle
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +194
(from 1,307 to 1,113)
(from 1,307 to 1,113)
Grades: PK-8
605 Dryden Drive
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0534
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0534
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Joppa View Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +191
(from 476 to 285)
(from 476 to 285)
Grades: PK-5
8727 Honeygo Blvd
Perry Hall, MD 21128
(410) 887-5065
Perry Hall, MD 21128
(410) 887-5065
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Flora M. Singer Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +191
(from 558 to 367)
(from 558 to 367)
Grades: PK-5
2600 Hayden Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0330
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0330
Rank: #3333.
Cradlerock Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +190
(from 1,070 to 880)
(from 1,070 to 880)
Grades: PK-5
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 319-7601
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 319-7601
Rank: #3434.
Sharpsburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +183
(from 653 to 470)
(from 653 to 470)
Grades: PK-5
17525 Shepherdstown Pike
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
(301) 766-8321
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
(301) 766-8321
Rank: #3535.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +182
(from 960 to 778)
(from 960 to 778)
Grades: PK-6
8400 Nightingale Dr
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8770
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8770
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