Top 10 Best Maryland Magnet Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 725 magnet public preschools serving 348,242 students in Maryland.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Maryland are Ocean City Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School and Seven Locks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Preschools in Maryland (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12828 Center Dr
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 632-5370
Grades: PK-4
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Pinewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
200 Rickswood Rd
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 887-7663
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Seven Locks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9500 Seven Locks Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0940
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Benfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
365 Lynwood Dr
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Wayside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10011 Glen Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0240
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #66.
Wood Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5800 Cromwell Drive
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #77.
Bells Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8225 Bells Mill Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0480
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #88.
Wyngate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9300 Wadsworth Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1080
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #99.
Worthington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4570 Roundhill Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1010.
Stone Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14323 Stonebridge View Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pocomoke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2119 Pocomoke Beltway
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
(410) 632-5130
Grades: PK-3
| 443 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Travilah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13801 Dufief Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #1313.
Waverly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10220 Wetherburn Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2819
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5200 E Joppa Rd
Perry Hall, MD 21128
(410) 887-5119
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4710 Saul Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #1616.
Piney Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6315 Freedom Avenue
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3535
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1717.
Carrolltowne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6542 Ridge Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3530
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #1818.
Fulton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11600 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5957
Grades: PK-5
| 879 students
Rank: #1919.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Tschiffely Square Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #2020.
Pointers Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6600 South Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7142
Grades: PK-5
| 812 students
Rank: #2121.
Centennial Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3825 Centennial Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #2222.
Ilchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4981 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Bethesda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7600 Arlington Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 204-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Woodfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24200 Woodfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 207-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #2525.
Frost Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 Shaw St
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-5168
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #2626.
Mechanicsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3838 Sykesville Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2727.
Beverly Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8501 Post Oak Road
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24001 Ridge Rd
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-6190
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Fountaindale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8156
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #3030.
Urbana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3554 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 236-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #3131.
Snow Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
515 Coulbourne Ln
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5210
Grades: PK-3
| 379 students
Rank: #3232.
Bushy Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14601 Carrs Mill Rd
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Bel Air Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
30 E Lee St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Deer Crossing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10601 Finn Dr
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #3535.
Linton Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
375 Ronsdale Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Maryland?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Maryland include Ocean City Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School and Seven Locks Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Maryland?
725 magnet public preschools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).

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