For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,657 students in 21228, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21228, MD are Westchester Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Catonsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21228 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21228, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21228, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Old Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-1088
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-1088
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0820
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0820
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
Catonsville Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0800
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #44.
Woodbridge Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 Pleasant Valley Dr
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0857
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0857
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Westowne Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Harlem Ln
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0854
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0854
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #66.
Johnnycake Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Craigmont Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0823
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0823
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21228, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21228, MD include Westchester Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Catonsville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21228?
6 public preschools are located in 21228.
What is the racial composition of students in 21228?
21228 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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