For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,744 students in 20906, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20906, MD are Viers Mill Elementary School, Sargent Shriver Elementary School and Weller Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20906 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 20906, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).
Best 20906, MD Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Viers Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11711 Joseph Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-1000
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Sargent Shriver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12518 Greenly St
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6330
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #33.
Weller Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Weller Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8601
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8601
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13407 Lydia St
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0780
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0780
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
Georgian Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Regina Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0720
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-0720
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bel Pre Elementary School
Magnet School
13801 Rippling Brook Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8870
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 287-8870
Grades: PK-2
| 522 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20906, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20906, MD include Viers Mill Elementary School, Sargent Shriver Elementary School and Weller Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20906?
6 public preschools are located in 20906.
What is the racial composition of students in 20906?
20906 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
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