For the 2024-25 school year, there are 108 public preschools serving 50,587 students in Prince George's County, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Prince George's County, MD are Capitol Heights Elementary School, Robert Goddard Montessori and Woodmore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prince George's County, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Prince George's County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Prince George's County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capitol Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Suffolk Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Robert Goddard Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9850 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Grades: PK-8
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Woodmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12500 Woodmore Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0239
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0239
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Longfields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Newkirk Ave
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
University Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4315 Underwood St
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1898
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5500 Danby Ave
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4350
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #77.
Vansville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6813 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #88.
James H. Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13200 Larchdale Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3650
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3650
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #99.
Kingsford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Enterprise Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0260
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0260
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Baden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13601 Baden-westwood Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1188
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 888-1188
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Francis T. Evans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6720 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Seabrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Seabrook Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8542
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8542
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #1313.
Greenbelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66 Ridge Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5911
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 513-5911
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Ardmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9301 Ardwick Ardmore Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 925-1311
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 925-1311
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12700 Brooke Ln
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 574-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 746 students
Rank: #1919.
Paint Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Pierce Ave
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 513-5300
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 513-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Rank: #2020.
Hyattsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5311 43rd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 209-5800
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 209-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #2121.
Beltsville Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Wicomico Ave
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Grades: PK-8
| 1,102 students
Rank: #2222.
Lake Arbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10205 Lake Arbor Way
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 808-5940
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 808-5940
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #2323.
Beacon Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6929 Furman Pkwy
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 918-8700
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 918-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #2424.
William Paca Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Sherriff Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1330
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Marlton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8506 Old Colony Dr S
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7780
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-7780
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Woodridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Flintridge Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8585
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8585
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #2727.
Adelphi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9000 25th Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6250
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6250
Grades: PK-6
| 683 students
Rank: #2828.
Montpelier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9200 Muirkirk Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3670
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3670
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Rockledge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Laurel Bowie Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2720
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #3131.
John Hanson Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6360 Oxon Hill Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4052
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4052
Grades: PK-8
| 491 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Deerfield Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Laurel-bowie Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3610
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 497-3610
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Lamont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Good Luck Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 513-5205
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 513-5205
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #3434.
Catherine T. Reed Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9501 Greenbelt Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8716
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8716
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #3535.
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
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Prince George's County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3500 Regency Pky
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
Grades: 7-8
| 641 students
Annapolis Road Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Grades: 9-10
| 77 students
4601 Beauford Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0300
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
6201 Surrey Square Ln
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0314
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0314
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Bladensburg Evening/saturday High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4200 57th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 887-6700
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 887-6700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Career And Technical Education Evening High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4200 57th Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(240) 573-7354
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(240) 573-7354
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
6151 Chevy Chase Dr
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 573-7240
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 573-7240
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Community Based Classrooms (Closed 2022)
Alternative School
5150 Annapolis Rd
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-5149
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-5149
Grades: 11-12
| 58 students
Concord Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2004 Concord Ln
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0488
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0488
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Croom High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9400 Surratts Rd
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-8846
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-8846
Grades: 11-12
| 39 students
Crossland Evening/saturday High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6901 Temple Hill Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-4994
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-4994
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2001 Shadyside Ave
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 17 students
Forestville High School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
7001 Beltz Drive
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0400
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
2000 Callaway St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3950
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3950
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Gray's Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Grades: K
| 52 students
Green Valley At Edgar Allan Poe (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2001 Shadyside Ave
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Grades: 7-10
| 49 students
Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
14600 Berry Rd
Accokeek, MD 20607
(301) 203-1140
Accokeek, MD 20607
(301) 203-1140
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Incarcerated Youth Center (Jacs) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13400 Dille Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 430-5828
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Jessie B. Mason Special Center (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
2720 Iverson St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3810
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1400 Nalley Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1955
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
4400 Shell St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0460
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Lyndon Hill Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
6181 Central Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-4034
Grades: PK
| 294 students
Margaret Brent Regional Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5816 Lamont Ter
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8780
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(301) 918-8780
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
7910 Scott Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
4815 Dalton Street
Camp Springs, MD 20478
(301) 552-0164
Camp Springs, MD 20478
(301) 552-0164
Grades: 1-8
| 287 students
4815 Dalton St
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3820
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3820
Grades: PK-6
| 298 students
Northwestern Evening/saturday High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7000 Adelphi Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1460
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-1460
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Oakcrest Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-8870
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
1616 Owens Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 702-3860
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 702-3860
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
601 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 621-6015
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 621-6015
Grades: 6-8
| 419 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
Rica-southern Md (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
9400 Surratts Rd
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-1840
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-1840
Grades: n/a
| 87 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
6311 Randolph Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0535
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0535
Grades: PK-6
| 206 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Prince George's County, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Prince George's County, MD include Capitol Heights Elementary School, Robert Goddard Montessori and Woodmore Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Prince George's County?
108 public preschools are located in Prince George's County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prince George's County?
Prince George's County public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Prince George's County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Prince George's County include: Chillum Elementary School vs. Ridgecrest Elementary School, Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School vs. Cool Spring Elementary School, Arrowhead Elementary School vs. Barack Obama Elementary School
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