For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,082 students in North East, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in North East, MD are Bay View Elementary School and North East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North East, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in North East have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in North East, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 North East Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
North East Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Thomas Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
North East, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North East Evening High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in North East, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in North East, MD include Bay View Elementary School and North East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in North East?
2 public preschools are located in North East.
What is the racial composition of students in North East?
North East public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in North East are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in North East include: Bay View Elementary School vs. North East Elementary School, North East Elementary School vs. Bay View Elementary School
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