For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,278 students in 20747, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20747, MD are Longfields Elementary School, North Forestville Elementary School and District Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20747 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20747, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20747, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
North Forestville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Ritchie Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7098
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 499-7098
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
District Heights Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 County Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0484
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0484
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Francis Scott Key Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Scott Key Dr
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-7970
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Samuel P. Massie Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 669-1120
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 669-1120
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Andrew Jackson Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20747, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20747, MD include Longfields Elementary School, North Forestville Elementary School and District Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20747?
6 public preschools are located in 20747.
What is the racial composition of students in 20747?
20747 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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