For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 875 students in Hampstead, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Hampstead, MD are Hampstead Elementary School and Spring Garden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampstead, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Hampstead have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Hampstead, MD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3737 Shiloh Road
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3420
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Spring Garden Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Boxwood Drive
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3433
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3433
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Hampstead, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Panther Dr
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3450
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3450
Gr: 9-12 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hampstead, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Hampstead, MD include Hampstead Elementary School and Spring Garden Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hampstead?
2 public preschools are located in Hampstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampstead?
Hampstead public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hampstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hampstead include: Spring Garden Elementary School vs. Hampstead Elementary School, Hampstead Elementary School vs. Spring Garden Elementary School
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