For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,324 students in Walkersville, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Walkersville, MD are Glade Elementary School, Walkersville Elementary School and Rock Creek. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walkersville, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Walkersville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Walkersville, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glade Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9525 Glade Rd
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-2100
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Walkersville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
83 W Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-1000
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #33.
Rock Creek
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55b West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Walkersville, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Walkersville, MD include Glade Elementary School, Walkersville Elementary School and Rock Creek.
How many public preschools are located in Walkersville?
3 public preschools are located in Walkersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Walkersville?
Walkersville public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Walkersville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Walkersville include: Glade Elementary School vs. Walkersville Elementary School, Walkersville Elementary School vs. Glade Elementary School
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