For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,466 students in Wicomico County, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wicomico County, MD are Delmar Elementary School, Northwestern Elementary School and Willards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wicomico County, 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 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Wicomico County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wicomico County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delmar Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 S Second Street
Delmar, MD 21875
(410) 677-5178
Delmar, MD 21875
(410) 677-5178
Gr: PK-4 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9975 Sharptown Rd
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5808
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5808
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Willards Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36161 Richland Rd
Willards, MD 21874
(410) 677-5819
Willards, MD 21874
(410) 677-5819
Gr: PK-3 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Pemberton Dr
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 S Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Prince Street School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Prince Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Gr: PK-5 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
31481 Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Gr: PK-2 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
711 Lake St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Gr: PK-1 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
301 N Division St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5171
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5171
Gr: PK-2 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
1321 West Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Gr: PK-2 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
6046 Quantico Rd
Quantico, MD 21856
(410) 677-5117
Quantico, MD 21856
(410) 677-5117
Gr: PK-1 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wicomico County, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wicomico County, MD include Delmar Elementary School, Northwestern Elementary School and Willards Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wicomico County?
11 public preschools are located in Wicomico County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wicomico County?
Wicomico County public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Wicomico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wicomico County include: Willards Elementary School vs. Delmar Elementary School, Fruitland Primary vs. Pemberton Elementary School, Beaver Run School vs. Delmar Elementary School
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