For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,779 students in New Market, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in New Market, MD are Deer Crossing Elementary School, New Market Elementary School and Blue Heron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Market, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in New Market have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in New Market, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10601 Finn Dr
New Market, MD 21774
(227) 203-1760
New Market, MD 21774
(227) 203-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
New Market Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
93 W Main St
New Market, MD 21774
(227) 203-1460
New Market, MD 21774
(227) 203-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Blue Heron Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7100 Eaglehead Drive
New Market, MD 21774
(227) 203-1820
New Market, MD 21774
(227) 203-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Market, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in New Market, MD include Deer Crossing Elementary School, New Market Elementary School and Blue Heron Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Market?
3 public preschools are located in New Market.
What is the racial composition of students in New Market?
New Market public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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