For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 859 students in Williamsport, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Williamsport, MD are Williamsport Elementary School and Hickory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamsport, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Williamsport have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Williamsport, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamsport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 S Clifton Dr
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8415
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8415
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11101 Hickory School Rd
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8198
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8198
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Williamsport, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Williamsport, MD include Williamsport Elementary School and Hickory Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Williamsport?
2 public preschools are located in Williamsport.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsport?
Williamsport public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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