For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,128 students in Talbot County, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Talbot County, MD are Tilghman Elementary School, Chapel District Elementary School and St. Michaels Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talbot County, 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 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Talbot County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Talbot County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tilghman Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21374 Foster Ave
Tilghman, MD 21671
(410) 886-2391
Tilghman, MD 21671
(410) 886-2391
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Chapel District Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11430 Cordova Rd
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
St. Michaels Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Seymour Ave
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2882
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2882
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
White Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4322 Lovers Ln
Trappe, MD 21673
(410) 476-3144
Trappe, MD 21673
(410) 476-3144
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Easton Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Glenwood Ave
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0686
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0686
Grades: PK-5
| 1,070 students
Talbot County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 Glenwood Ave
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0550
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0550
Grades: PK-1
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Talbot County, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Talbot County, MD include Tilghman Elementary School, Chapel District Elementary School and St. Michaels Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Talbot County?
5 public preschools are located in Talbot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Talbot County?
Talbot County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Talbot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Talbot County include: St. Michaels Elementary School vs. Easton Elementary School, Easton Elementary School vs. St. Michaels Elementary School, Chapel District Elementary School vs. Easton Elementary School
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