For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,466 students in Wicomico County, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Wicomico County, MD are Delmar Elementary School, Northwestern Elementary School and Willards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wicomico 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 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Wicomico County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wicomico County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Delmar Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
811 S Second Street
Delmar, MD 21875
(410) 677-5178
Delmar, MD 21875
(410) 677-5178
Grades: PK-4
| 882 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9975 Sharptown Rd
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5808
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5808
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Willards Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36161 Richland Rd
Willards, MD 21874
(410) 677-5819
Willards, MD 21874
(410) 677-5819
Grades: PK-3
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
301 N Division St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5171
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5171
Grades: PK-2
| 436 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
Rank: n/an/a
6046 Quantico Rd
Quantico, MD 21856
(410) 677-5117
Quantico, MD 21856
(410) 677-5117
Grades: PK-1
| 169 students
Wicomico County 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 Wicomico County, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Wicomico County, MD include Delmar Elementary School, Northwestern Elementary School and Willards Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wicomico County?
11 public preschools are located in Wicomico County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wicomico County?
Wicomico County public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Wicomico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wicomico County include: Willards Elementary School vs. Delmar Elementary School, Beaver Run School vs. Delmar Elementary School, Fruitland Primary vs. Pemberton Elementary School
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