For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,777 students in 20744, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20744, MD are Indian Queen Elementary School, Fort Washington Forest Elementary School and Fort Foote Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20744 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20744, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20744, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Queen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9551 Fort Foote Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4250
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Fillmore Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1123
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1123
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Fort Foote Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Oxon Hill Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4230
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7302 Webster Ln
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4970
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4970
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Tayac Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8600 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4840
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4840
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Apple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Bellefield Ave
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4966
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4966
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
J. Frank Dent Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Corning Ave
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 702-3850
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 702-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
12200 Fort Washington Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Gr: PK-8 | 1,661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20744, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20744, MD include Indian Queen Elementary School, Fort Washington Forest Elementary School and Fort Foote Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20744?
8 public preschools are located in 20744.
What is the racial composition of students in 20744?
20744 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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