For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 883 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 25%), 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 43% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamsport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 S Clifton Dr
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8415
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8415
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11101 Hickory School Rd
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8198
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8198
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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