For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,723 students in 20850, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20850, MD are Beall Elementary School, College Gardens Elementary School and Maryvale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» preschools in zipcode 20850 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20850, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20850, MD ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beall Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
451 Beall Ave
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1220
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1220
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
College Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Yale Place
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-8470
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-8470
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Maryvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 First St
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4330
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4330
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pep - Itinerant
Special Education School
850 Hungerford Dr Room 204
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3125
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3125
Grades: PK
| 96 students
20850, Maryland ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gateway To College Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
850 Hungerford Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 453-2490
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 453-2490
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Montgomery County Evening High School Centers (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
850 Hungerford Dr Cesc Rm 167
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 517-5005
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 517-5005
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20850, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20850, MD include Beall Elementary School, College Gardens Elementary School and Maryvale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20850?
4 public preschools are located in 20850.
What is the racial composition of students in 20850?
20850 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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