For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,061 students in Potomac, MD. The top ranked public preschools in Potomac, MD are Wayside Elementary School and Bells Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potomac, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Potomac have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Potomac, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10011 Glen Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0240
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0240
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Bells Mill Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8225 Bells Mill Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0480
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 740-0480
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Potomac, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Potomac, MD include Wayside Elementary School and Bells Mill Elementary School. Potomac has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public preschools are located in Potomac?
2 public preschools are located in Potomac.
What is the racial composition of students in Potomac?
Potomac public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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