For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,773 students in 21044, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21044, MD are Bryant Woods Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Swansfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21044 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21044, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21044, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryant Woods Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5450 Blue Heron Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6859
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6859
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5470 Hesperus Dr
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6879
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6879
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Swansfield Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5610 Cedar Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6907
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6907
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Running Brook Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5215 W Running Brook Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6893
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6893
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
21044, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21044, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21044, MD include Bryant Woods Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Swansfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21044?
4 public preschools are located in 21044.
What is the racial composition of students in 21044?
21044 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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