For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,328 students in Salisbury, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Salisbury, MD are Pemberton Elementary School, Pinehurst Elementary School and Prince Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salisbury, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Salisbury have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Salisbury, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Pemberton Dr
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 S Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
Prince Street School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Prince Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Grades: PK-5
| 878 students
Rank: n/an/a
31481 Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Grades: PK-2
| 713 students
Rank: n/an/a
711 Lake St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Grades: PK-1
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
1321 West Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Grades: PK-2
| 389 students
Salisbury, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wicomico County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1130 Jersery Rd
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Wicomico County Home & Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
101 Long Ave
Salisbury, MD 21802
(410) 677-4400
Salisbury, MD 21802
(410) 677-4400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Salisbury, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Salisbury, MD include Pemberton Elementary School, Pinehurst Elementary School and Prince Street School.
How many public preschools are located in Salisbury?
6 public preschools are located in Salisbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury?
Salisbury public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Salisbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Salisbury include: Charles H. Chipman Elementary School vs. Beaver Run School, Beaver Run School vs. Charles H. Chipman Elementary School
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