For the 2026 school year, there are 3 alternative public preschools serving 4 students in Maryland.
The top-ranked alternative public preschools in Maryland are Baltimore County Home & Hospital and F. B. Gwynn Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Maryland (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore County Home & Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5998 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-3884
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-3884
Gr: PK | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
Alternative School
1405 Glasgow Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public preschools in Maryland?
The top-ranked alternative public preschools in Maryland include Baltimore County Home & Hospital and F. B. Gwynn Educational Center.
How many alternative public preschools are located in Maryland?
3 alternative public preschools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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