For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,812 students in New Market, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in New Market, MD are Deer Crossing Elementary School, New Market Elementary School and Blue Heron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Market, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in New Market have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in New Market, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10601 Finn Dr
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-5900
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
New Market Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
93 W Main St
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-1300
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Heron Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7100 Eaglehead Drive
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 566-0700
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 566-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in New Market, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in New Market, MD include Deer Crossing Elementary School, New Market Elementary School and Blue Heron Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Market?
3 public preschools are located in New Market.
What is the racial composition of students in New Market?
New Market public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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