For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 520 students in Sandy Spring, MD.
The top ranked public preschool in Sandy Spring, MD is Sherwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandy Spring, MD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Sandy Spring have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sandy Spring, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Olney-sandy Spring Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(240) 740-0960
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(240) 740-0960
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sandy Spring, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Sandy Spring, MD include Sherwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sandy Spring?
1 public preschools are located in Sandy Spring.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandy Spring?
Sandy Spring public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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