For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 738 students in Pikesville, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pikesville, MD are Fort Garrison Elementary School and Winand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pikesville, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Pikesville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pikesville, MD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3310 Woodvalley Dr
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 887-1203
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 887-1203
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Winand Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Scotts Level Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 887-0763
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 887-0763
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Pikesville, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7407 Dorman Dr
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 887-1200
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 887-1200
Gr: 1-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4627 Old Court Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 887-0742
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 887-0742
Gr: 6-8 | 1,136 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pikesville, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pikesville, MD include Fort Garrison Elementary School and Winand Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pikesville?
2 public preschools are located in Pikesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Pikesville?
Pikesville public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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