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Best Public Preschools in Gaithersburg, MD (2026)
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Best Gaithersburg Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 9,733 students in Gaithersburg, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gaithersburg, MD are Stone Mill Elementary School, Woodfield Elementary School and Diamond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaithersburg, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Gaithersburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Gaithersburg, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stone Mill Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14323 Stonebridge View Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Woodfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24200 Woodfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 207-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4 Marquis Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Tschiffely Square Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-1840
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12260 Mcdonald Chapel Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5990
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8701 Warfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 740-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18820 Strawberry Knoll Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Fields Road Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 School Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Washington Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8712 Oakmont St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Judith A. Resnik Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7301 Hadley Farms Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-3240
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16400 Alden Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7180
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Whetstone Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19201 Thomas Farm Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-1060
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Brown Station Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Quince Orchard Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-0260
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Flower Hill Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18425 Flower Hill Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Summit Hall Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Deer Park Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
South Lake Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18201 Contour Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Gaithersburg Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 N Summit Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School
400 Victory Farm Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-6770
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gaithersburg, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gaithersburg, MD include Stone Mill Elementary School, Woodfield Elementary School and Diamond Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gaithersburg?
18 public preschools are located in Gaithersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Gaithersburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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