For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,702 students in Caroline County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Maryland.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Caroline County School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
10 Schools
732 Schools
# Students
5,676 Students
351,084 Students
# Teachers
418 Teachers
25,798 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caroline County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.74
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
20%
25%
% Black
14%
34%
% White
56%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,865 is higher than the state median of $19,554. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,139 is less than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,865
$19,554
Spending / Student
$17,139
$18,481
Best Caroline County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Preston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 Main St
Preston, MD 21655
(410) 479-2897
Preston, MD 21655
(410) 479-2897
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Denton Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Sharp Rd
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-1660
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-1660
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 N Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Greensboro Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 N Main St
Greensboro, MD 21639
(410) 479-3885
Greensboro, MD 21639
(410) 479-3885
Grades: PK-5
| 840 students
Rank: #55.
Federalsburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S University Ave
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-2761
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-2761
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
