For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,574 students in 21043, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 21043, MD are Worthington Elementary School, Ilchester Elementary School and Bellows Spring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21043 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21043, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21043, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Worthington Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4570 Roundhill Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2825
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2825
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Ilchester Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4981 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Bellows Spring Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8125 Old Stockbridge Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-5057
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-5057
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4355 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-1700
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 21043, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 21043, MD include Worthington Elementary School, Ilchester Elementary School and Bellows Spring Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21043?
4 public preschools are located in 21043.
What is the racial composition of students in 21043?
21043 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.