For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,990 students in Dundalk, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Dundalk, MD are Charlesmont Elementary School, Norwood Elementary School and Grange Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dundalk, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dundalk have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dundalk, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlesmont Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7800 W Collingham Dr
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7004
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7004
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Delvale Ave
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7055
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7055
Grades: PK-3
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Grange Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Church Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7043
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7043
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Melbourne Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7007
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7007
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Battle Monument School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7801 E Collingham Dr
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: #66.
Battle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7828 St Patricia Ln
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7500
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7601 Dunmanway
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7052
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7052
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #88.
Dundalk Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2717 Playfield Street
Dundalk, MD 21222
(443) 809-7013
Dundalk, MD 21222
(443) 809-7013
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #99.
Sandy Plains Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8330 Kavanagh Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7070
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7070
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Dundalk, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dundalk Evening High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1901 Delvale Ave
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-5555
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sollers Pointsoutheastern Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
325 Sollers Point Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7075
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7075
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dundalk, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Dundalk, MD include Charlesmont Elementary School, Norwood Elementary School and Grange Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dundalk?
9 public preschools are located in Dundalk.
What is the racial composition of students in Dundalk?
Dundalk public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dundalk are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dundalk include: Charlesmont Elementary School vs. Grange Elementary School, Grange Elementary School vs. Charlesmont Elementary School, Logan Elementary School vs. Dundalk Elementary School
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