For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,426 students in 20735, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20735, MD are Francis T. Evans Elementary School, Waldon Woods Elementary School and Clinton Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20735 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20735, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20735, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis T. Evans Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6720 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Waldon Woods Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Thrift Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2540
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9420 Temple Hill Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2414
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2414
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
James Ryder Randall E C C
Special Education School
5410 Kirby Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 497-3669
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 497-3669
Grades: PK
| 158 students
20735, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gray's Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Grades: K
| 52 students
Tanglewood Regional Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20735, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20735, MD include Francis T. Evans Elementary School, Waldon Woods Elementary School and Clinton Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20735?
4 public preschools are located in 20735.
What is the racial composition of students in 20735?
20735 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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