For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,007 students in Westminster, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Westminster, MD are William Winchester Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School and Friendship Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westminster, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Westminster have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Westminster, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Monroe Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3230
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3230
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Salem Bottom Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3242
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3242
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #33.
Friendship Valley Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Gist Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3650
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #44.
Westminster Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 Uniontown Road
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3222
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3222
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #55.
Cranberry Station Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 North Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-4440
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #66.
Runnymede Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Langdon Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3203
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3203
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #77.
Robert Moton Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1413 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3610
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3610
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Westminster, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carroll County Evening High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
125 North Court St
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Carroll County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
125 North Court St
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3719 Littlestown Pike
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3211
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3211
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Westminster, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Westminster, MD include William Winchester Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School and Friendship Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Westminster?
7 public preschools are located in Westminster.
What is the racial composition of students in Westminster?
Westminster public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Westminster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Westminster include: Robert Moton Elementary School vs. Friendship Valley Elementary School, Westminster Elementary School vs. Friendship Valley Elementary School, Friendship Valley Elementary School vs. Westminster Elementary School
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