For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,963 students in Cecil County, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Cecil County, MD are Calvert Elementary School, Kenmore Elementary School and Charlestown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cecil County, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Cecil County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Preschools in Cecil County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calvert Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
79 Brick Meetinghouse Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5335
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5335
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Kenmore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2475 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5060
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Baltimore Street
Charlestown, MD 21914
(410) 996-6240
Charlestown, MD 21914
(410) 996-6240
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Elk Neck Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 Racine School Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Chesapeake City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2801 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2085
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2085
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Rising Sun Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Hopewell Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5925
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5925
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #77.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Maywood Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Conowingo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
471 Rowlandsville Rd
Conowingo, MD 21918
(410) 996-6040
Conowingo, MD 21918
(410) 996-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 Deaver Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1010.
Bainbridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 Preston Dr
Port Deposit, MD 21904
(410) 996-6030
Port Deposit, MD 21904
(410) 996-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #1111.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 North East Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cecil Manor Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
971 Elk Mills Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5090
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cecilton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 West Main St
Cecilton, MD 21913
(410) 275-1000
Cecilton, MD 21913
(410) 275-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #1414.
North East Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Thomas Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #1515.
Holly Hall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
233 White Hall Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5050
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1616.
Thomson Estates Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Thomson Dr
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5080
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #1717.
Gilpin Manor Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 Newark Ave
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5040
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Cecil County Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North East Evening High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
Grades: 12
| 3 students
The Providence School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3035 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5660
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5660
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cecil County, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Cecil County, MD include Calvert Elementary School, Kenmore Elementary School and Charlestown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cecil County?
17 public preschools are located in Cecil County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cecil County?
Cecil County public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Cecil County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cecil County include: Perryville Elementary School vs. North East Elementary School, Cecilton Elementary School vs. Chesapeake City Elementary School, Cecilton Elementary School vs. Cecil Manor Elementary School
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