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Best Frederick County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 36 public preschools serving 19,093 students in Frederick County, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Frederick County, MD are Centerville Elementary School, Urbana Elementary School and Deer Crossing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frederick County, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Frederick County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Frederick County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3601 Carriage Hill Dr
Frederick, MD 21704
(227) 203-1780
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Urbana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3554 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
(227) 203-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Deer Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10601 Finn Dr
New Market, MD 21774
(227) 203-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
New Market Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
93 W Main St
New Market, MD 21774
(227) 203-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5830 Oakdale School Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(227) 203-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Glade Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9525 Glade Rd
Walkersville, MD 21793
(227) 203-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Twin Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1106 Leafy Hollow Circle
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(227) 203-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-1380
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Blue Heron Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7100 Eaglehead Drive
New Market, MD 21774
(227) 203-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Wolfsville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12520 Wolfsville Rd
Myersville, MD 21773
(227) 203-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Yellow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8717 Yellow Springs Rd
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-1080
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9051 Ridgefield Dr
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-1340
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3519 Jefferson Pike
Jefferson, MD 21755
(227) 203-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
64 Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-3860
Gr: PK-10 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Emmitsburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 S Seton Ave
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(227) 203-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 Whittier Dr
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
North Frederick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 Fairview Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1707 Rohrersville Rd
Knoxville, MD 21758
(301) 766-8297
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1919.
Ballenger Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5250 Kingsbrook Dr
Frederick, MD 21703
(227) 203-1880
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
Carroll Manor Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5624 Adamstown Rd
Adamstown, MD 21710
(227) 203-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Tuscarora Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6321 Lambert Dr
Frederick, MD 21703
(227) 203-1260
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Lewistown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11119 Hessong Bridge Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(227) 203-1620
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2323.
Orchard Grove Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5898 Hannover Dr
Frederick, MD 21703
(227) 203-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2424.
Brunswick Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Central Ave
Brunswick, MD 21716
(227) 203-1860
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2525.
Walkersville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
83 W Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(227) 203-1180
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11820 Liberty Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2727.
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7215 Corporate Court
Frederick, MD 21703
(227) 203-3820
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2828.
Monocacy Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7421 Hayward Rd
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-1520
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2929.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Madison St
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3030.
Butterfly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Contender Way
Frederick, MD 21703
(227) 203-1840
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Waverley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Waverley Dr
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-1160
Gr: PK-5 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1285 Hillcrest Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
(227) 203-1660
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Rock Creek
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55b West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(227) 203-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Middletown Primary
403 Franklin St
Middletown, MD 21769
(227) 203-1540
Gr: PK-2 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Parr's Ridge Elementary School
202 Watersville Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 751-3559
Gr: PK-2 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Frederick County, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Frederick County, MD include Centerville Elementary School, Urbana Elementary School and Deer Crossing Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Frederick County?
36 public preschools are located in Frederick County.
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick County?
Frederick County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?

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