For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,904 students in 20705, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20705, MD are Vansville Elementary School, Beltsville Academy and Calverton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20705 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20705, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20705, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vansville Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6813 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 931-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Beltsville Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Wicomico Ave
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0630
Gr: PK-8 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Calverton Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Beltsville Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0640
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0640
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Frances R Fuchs E C C
Special Education School
11011 Cherry Hill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0600
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0600
Gr: PK | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20705, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20705, MD include Vansville Elementary School, Beltsville Academy and Calverton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20705?
4 public preschools are located in 20705.
What is the racial composition of students in 20705?
20705 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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