For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 charter public preschools serving 7,712 students in Maryland.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Maryland are Hampstead Hill Academy, Monocacy Valley Montessori and Tunbridge Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Maryland (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Grades: PK-8
| 861 students
Rank: #22.
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 Dill Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7215 Corporate Court
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-7970
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-7970
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 727 students
Rank: #66.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Grades: PK-8
| 550 students
Rank: #77.
Govans Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5801 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Grades: PK-7
| 376 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wolfe Street Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 S Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #1010.
Empowerment Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
Rank: #1111.
City Springs Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9165
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9165
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Rank: #1212.
New Song Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Rank: #1313.
The Belair-edison School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3536 Brehms Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9150
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9150
Grades: PK-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #1414.
Frederick Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Frederick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1515.
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Herkimer Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Rank: #1616.
Pimlico Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Grades: PK-8
| 741 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Maryland?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Maryland include Hampstead Hill Academy, Monocacy Valley Montessori and Tunbridge Public Charter School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Maryland?
16 charter public preschools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland charter public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
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