For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,027 students in Towson, MD. The top ranked public preschools in Towson, MD are Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet, Pleasant Plains Elementary School and Ridge/ruxton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towson, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Towson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Towson, MD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Providence Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-4888
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-4888
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Pleasant Plains Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3549
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3549
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
Towson, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Afternoon Group Learning Centers (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Baltimore County Home & Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Extended Day Learning Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Towson, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Towson, MD include Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet, Pleasant Plains Elementary School and Ridge/ruxton School. Towson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public preschools are located in Towson?
3 public preschools are located in Towson.
What is the racial composition of students in Towson?
Towson public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
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