For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,248 students in Lusby, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Lusby, MD are Dowell Elementary School and Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lusby, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Lusby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lusby, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dowell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12680 H G Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9480
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9480
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11655 Hg Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9710
Lusby, MD 20657
(443) 550-9710
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Lusby, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
35 Appeal Lane
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 535-7830
Lusby, MD 20657
(410) 535-7830
Grades: PK-2
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lusby, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Lusby, MD include Dowell Elementary School and Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus.
How many public preschools are located in Lusby?
2 public preschools are located in Lusby.
What is the racial composition of students in Lusby?
Lusby public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lusby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lusby include: Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus vs. Dowell Elementary School, Dowell Elementary School vs. Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
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