Best Oakland Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 839 students in Oakland, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Oakland, MD are Broad Ford Elementary School and Yough Glades Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Oakland, MD (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Broad Ford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
607 Harvey Winters Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9445
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
Yough Glades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Wolf Acres Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3334
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oakland, Maryland

Oakland, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
770 Dennett Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
40 South Second St
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Oakland, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Oakland, MD include Broad Ford Elementary School and Yough Glades Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oakland?
2 public preschools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Oakland are often viewed compared to one another?

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