For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,754 students in Elkridge, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Elkridge, MD are Rockburn Elementary School, Elkridge Elementary School and Deep Run Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkridge, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Elkridge have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Elkridge, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockburn Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6145 Montgomery Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5030
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Elkridge Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7075 Montgomery Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5006
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5006
Grades: PK-5
| 810 students
Rank: #33.
Deep Run Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6925 Old Waterloo Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5000
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #44.
Ducketts Lane Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Ducketts Ln
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5050
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elkridge, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Elkridge, MD include Rockburn Elementary School, Elkridge Elementary School and Deep Run Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elkridge?
4 public preschools are located in Elkridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkridge?
Elkridge public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Elkridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Elkridge include: Deep Run Elementary School vs. Rockburn Elementary School, Ducketts Lane Elementary School vs. Elkridge Elementary School, Elkridge Elementary School vs. Ducketts Lane Elementary School
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