For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,129 students in 21117, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21117, MD are Lyons Mill Elementary School, Deer Park Elementary School and New Town Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21117 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21117, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21117, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyons Mill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9435 Lyons Mill Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 809-1719
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 809-1719
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9809 Lyons Mill Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-0723
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-0723
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
New Town Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4924 New Town Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1541
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1541
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #44.
Owings Mills Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10824 Reistertown Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1710
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1710
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #55.
Timber Grove Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Academy Ave
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1714
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1714
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21117, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21117, MD include Lyons Mill Elementary School, Deer Park Elementary School and New Town Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21117?
5 public preschools are located in 21117.
What is the racial composition of students in 21117?
21117 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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