For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,745 students in 21157, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21157, MD are William Winchester Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School and Friendship Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21157 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 21157, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).
Best 21157, MD Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Winchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Monroe Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3230
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3230
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Winfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Salem Bottom Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3242
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3242
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
Friendship Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Gist Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3650
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Cranberry Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 North Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-4440
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
Robert Moton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1413 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3610
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3610
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
21157, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carroll County Evening High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
125 North Court St
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Carroll County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
125 North Court St
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21157, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21157, MD include William Winchester Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School and Friendship Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21157?
5 public preschools are located in 21157.
What is the racial composition of students in 21157?
21157 public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).
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