For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 822 students in 21550, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21550, MD are Broad Ford Elementary School and Yough Glades Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21550 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21550, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21550, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Broad Ford Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 Harvey Winters Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9445
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9445
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Yough Glades Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Wolf Acres Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3334
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3334
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
21550, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
770 Dennett Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Garrett County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
40 South Second St
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21550, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21550, MD include Broad Ford Elementary School and Yough Glades Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21550?
2 public preschools are located in 21550.
What is the racial composition of students in 21550?
21550 public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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