For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,008 students in 21045, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21045, MD are Waterloo Elementary School, Stevens Forest Elementary School and Jeffers Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21045 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21045, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21045, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5940 Waterloo Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-5014
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-5014
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Stevens Forest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6045 Stevens Forest Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Jeffers Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6001 Tamar Dr
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6872
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6872
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Phelps Luck Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5370 Oldstone Ct
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6886
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6886
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Talbott Springs Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9550 Basket Ring Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6915
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6915
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Cradlerock Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 319-7601
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 319-7601
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
21045, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7601
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7601
Gr: PK-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
6700 Cradlewrock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7607
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7607
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21045, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21045, MD include Waterloo Elementary School, Stevens Forest Elementary School and Jeffers Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21045?
6 public preschools are located in 21045.
What is the racial composition of students in 21045?
21045 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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