For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,156 students in 20876, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20876, MD are Fox Chapel Elementary School, William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School and Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20876 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20876, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20876, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fox Chapel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19315 Archdale Rd
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0680
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0680
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #22.
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12615 Royal Crown Drive
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0740
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0740
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21301 Seneca Crossing Dr
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-5980
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-5980
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Captain James E. Daly Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20301 Brandermill Dr
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0600
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20876, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20876, MD include Fox Chapel Elementary School, William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School and Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20876?
4 public preschools are located in 20876.
What is the racial composition of students in 20876?
20876 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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