For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,920 students in Crofton, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Crofton, MD are Crofton Elementary School, Crofton Meadows Elementary School and Nantucket Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crofton, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Crofton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Crofton, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crofton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 Duke Of Kent Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
Crofton Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 Tilghman Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Nantucket Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Nantucket Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-6120
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-6120
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Crofton, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Crofton, MD include Crofton Elementary School, Crofton Meadows Elementary School and Nantucket Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crofton?
3 public preschools are located in Crofton.
What is the racial composition of students in Crofton?
Crofton public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Crofton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Crofton include: Nantucket Elementary School vs. Crofton Meadows Elementary School, Crofton Elementary School vs. Crofton Meadows Elementary School, Crofton Meadows Elementary School vs. Crofton Elementary School
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