For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,189 students in Reisterstown, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Reisterstown, MD are Chatsworth School, Franklin Elementary School and Cedarmere Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reisterstown, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Reisterstown have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Reisterstown, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatsworth School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 New Ave
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1103
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1103
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Cockeysmill Rd
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1111
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1111
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Cedarmere Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17 Nicodemus Rd
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1100
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Glyndon Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
445 Glyndon Dr
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1130
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Reisterstown Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Walgrove Rd
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1133
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1133
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Reisterstown, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Reisterstown, MD include Chatsworth School, Franklin Elementary School and Cedarmere Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Reisterstown?
5 public preschools are located in Reisterstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Reisterstown?
Reisterstown 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).
Which public preschools in Reisterstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Reisterstown include: Reisterstown Elementary School vs. Glyndon Elementary School, Glyndon Elementary School vs. Reisterstown Elementary School, Cedarmere Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School
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