For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,029 students in Leonardtown, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Leonardtown, MD are Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School and Leonardtown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leonardtown, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Leonardtown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Leonardtown, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23595 Hayden Farm Lane
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(240) 309-4658
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(240) 309-4658
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Leonardtown Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22885 Duke St
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0250
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0250
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Leonardtown, Maryland 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Mary's County Evening High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
23160 Moakley St
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-5511
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-5511
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
White Oak Secondary Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
20833 Great Mills Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0246
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0246
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Leonardtown, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Leonardtown, MD include Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School and Leonardtown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Leonardtown?
2 public preschools are located in Leonardtown.
What is the racial composition of students in Leonardtown?
Leonardtown public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Leonardtown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Leonardtown include: Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School vs. Leonardtown Elementary School, Leonardtown Elementary School vs. Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
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