For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,794 students in Bel Air, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Bel Air, MD are Bel Air Elementary School, Prospect Mill Elementary School and Fountain Green Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bel Air, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Bel Air have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bel Air, MD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 E Lee St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4160
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Prospect Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Prospect Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3817
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3817
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
Fountain Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
517 Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4220
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Homestead/wakefield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 S Main St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4175
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4175
Grades: PK-5
| 1,057 students
Rank: #55.
Harford Academy At Campus Hills
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Grades: PK-12
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bel Air, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Bel Air, MD include Bel Air Elementary School, Prospect Mill Elementary School and Fountain Green Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bel Air?
5 public preschools are located in Bel Air.
What is the racial composition of students in Bel Air?
Bel Air public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
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