For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,512 students in 20603, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20603, MD are C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School, William A. Diggs Elementary School and William B. Wade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20603 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20603, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20603, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Lancaster Circle
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
William A. Diggs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Gr: PK-5 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
William B. Wade Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Smallwood Dr W
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10155 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Jenifer School Ln
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20603, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20603, MD include C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School, William A. Diggs Elementary School and William B. Wade Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20603?
5 public preschools are located in 20603.
What is the racial composition of students in 20603?
20603 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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