For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,045 students in 20905, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20905, MD are Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Stonegate Elementary School and Cloverly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20905 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20905, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20905, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Swingingdale Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-5670
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-5670
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14811 Notley Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-7340
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Cloverly Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Briggs Chaney Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-4660
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Fairland Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14315 Fairdale Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-0640
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(240) 740-0640
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20905, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20905, MD include Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Stonegate Elementary School and Cloverly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20905?
4 public preschools are located in 20905.
What is the racial composition of students in 20905?
20905 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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