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Best Maryland Magnet Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 magnet public preschools serving 14,142 students in Maryland.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Maryland are Urbana Elementary School, Boonsboro Elementary School and Rock Creek Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Preschools in Maryland (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Boonsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5 Campus Ave
Boonsboro, MD 21713
(301) 766-8013
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8330 Grubb Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(240) 839-3201
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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.
Fountaindale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8156
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Clearspring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9930 Moyer Rd
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 740-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Capitol Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Suffolk Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 817-0494
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Williamsport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 S Clifton Dr
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8415
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
825 Providence Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-4888
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Swingingdale Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-5670
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Robert Goddard Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9850 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-3515
Gr: PK-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Maryvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1010 First St
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4330
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Fox Chapel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19315 Archdale Rd
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0680
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17700 Park Mill Dr
Derwood, MD 20855
(240) 740-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Bayard Rustin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
332 W Edmonston Dr
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Chatsworth School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
222 New Ave
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1103
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Emma K. Doub Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1221 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8130
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1818.
William Tyler Page Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13400 Tamarack Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(240) 740-7560
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5500 Danby Ave
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Longfields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3300 Newkirk Ave
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2222.
Burnt Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11211 Childs Street
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2323.
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 808-4420
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Wellwood International School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Smith Ave
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 887-1212
Gr: PK-7 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
John Hanson Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6360 Oxon Hill Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 749-4052
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Rolling Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Bayfield St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(240) 740-1950
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Woodmoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Elba Dr
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 887-1318
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Overlook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3298 Curtis Dr
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 702-3831
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public preschools in Maryland?
The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Maryland include Urbana Elementary School, Boonsboro Elementary School and Rock Creek Forest Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Maryland?
28 magnet public preschools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).

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