For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,335 students in 20878, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20878, MD are Stone Mill Elementary School, Rachel Carson Elementary School and Jones Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 20878 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20878, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20878, MD ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stone Mill Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14323 Stonebridge View Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5450
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Tschiffely Square Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #33.
Jones Lane Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15110 Jones Ln
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4260
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12260 Mcdonald Chapel Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5990
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5990
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #55.
Fields Road Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 School Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-7000
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #66.
Brown Station Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 Quince Orchard Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-0260
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-0260
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20878, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20878, MD include Stone Mill Elementary School, Rachel Carson Elementary School and Jones Lane Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20878?
6 public preschools are located in 20878.
What is the racial composition of students in 20878?
20878 public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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