For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,037 students in Edgewater, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Edgewater, MD are Mayo Elementary School, Edgewater Elementary School and Central Special School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgewater, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Edgewater have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Edgewater, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1260 Mayo Ridge Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 798-9830
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 798-9830
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Edgewater Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Washington Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0830
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0830
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Central Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Edgewater, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Edgewater, MD include Mayo Elementary School, Edgewater Elementary School and Central Special School.
How many public preschools are located in Edgewater?
3 public preschools are located in Edgewater.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgewater?
Edgewater public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Edgewater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Edgewater include: Mayo Elementary School vs. Edgewater Elementary School
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