For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 456 students in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Owen Brown is Cradlerock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cradlerock Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 319-7601
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 319-7601
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD include Cradlerock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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