For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,690 students in 20602, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20602, MD are Mary B. Neal Elementary School, Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School and Arthur Middleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20602 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20602, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20602, MD Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12105 St. George's Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 University Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Arthur Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Copley Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Eva Turner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bannister Cir
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Stone Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20602, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20602, MD include Mary B. Neal Elementary School, Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School and Arthur Middleton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20602?
5 public preschools are located in 20602.
What is the racial composition of students in 20602?
20602 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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