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 Longfellow Elementary School, Bryant Woods 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 26% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21044, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5470 Hesperus Dr
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6879
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6879
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Bryant Woods Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Swansfield Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5610 Cedar Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6907
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6907
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #44.
Running Brook Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5215 W Running Brook Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6893
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6893
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
21044, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10960 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
(800) 382-6010
Columbia, MD 21044
(800) 382-6010
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21044, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21044, MD include Longfellow Elementary School, Bryant Woods 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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