For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,385 students in Hanover, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hanover, MD are Chesapeake Science Point, Hebron - Harman Elementary School and Hanover Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hanover, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Science Point
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Gr: PK-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Hebron - Harman Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7660 Ridge Chapel Road
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-4510
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-4510
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Hanover Hills Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7030 Banbury Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 313-8066
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 313-8066
Gr: PK-5 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hanover, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hanover, MD include Chesapeake Science Point, Hebron - Harman Elementary School and Hanover Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hanover?
3 public preschools are located in Hanover.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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