For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,061 students in 20744, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20744, MD are Fort Washington Forest Elementary School, Indian Queen Elementary School and Fort Foote Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20744 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 20744, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 70% (majority Black).
Best 20744, MD Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Fillmore Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1123
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1123
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Indian Queen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9551 Fort Foote Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4250
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4250
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Foote Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Oxon Hill Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4230
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4230
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Tayac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8600 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4840
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4840
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Apple Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Bellefield Ave
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4966
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4966
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Avalon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7302 Webster Ln
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4970
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4970
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #77.
J. Frank Dent Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Corning Ave
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 702-3850
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 702-3850
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
20744, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Potomac Landing Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
12500 Fort Washington Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rose Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
9800 Jacqueline Dr
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4990
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4990
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20744, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20744, MD include Fort Washington Forest Elementary School, Indian Queen Elementary School and Fort Foote Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20744?
9 public preschools are located in 20744.
What is the racial composition of students in 20744?
20744 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
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