For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,901 students in 21061, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21061, MD are Southgate Elementary School, Glen Burnie Park Elementary School and Oakwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21061 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21061, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21061, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 Shetlands Ln
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 582-4900
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 582-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #22.
Glen Burnie Park Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Marlboro Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-9220
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-9220
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Oak Manor Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-6420
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Rippling Woods Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 Nolfield Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 760-7900
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 760-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Glen Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Furnace Branch Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-6416
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 222-6416
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Funke Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 582-4100
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 582-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
105 Packard Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 590-4790
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 590-4790
Grades: PK
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21061, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21061, MD include Southgate Elementary School, Glen Burnie Park Elementary School and Oakwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21061?
7 public preschools are located in 21061.
What is the racial composition of students in 21061?
21061 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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