For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,421 students in 20783, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20783, MD are Adelphi Elementary School, Ridgecrest Elementary School and Lewisdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20783 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20783, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20783, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adelphi Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9000 25th Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6250
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6120 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 853-0820
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 853-0820
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Lewisdale Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Banning Pl
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 445-8433
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 445-8433
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Tecumseh St
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 408-7900
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 408-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Cherokee Lane Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2617 Buck Lodge Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 445-8415
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 445-8415
Gr: PK-5 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Langley Park-mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8201 15th Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 445-8423
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 445-8423
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Cool Spring Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8910 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6200
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 431-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20783, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20783, MD include Adelphi Elementary School, Ridgecrest Elementary School and Lewisdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20783?
7 public preschools are located in 20783.
What is the racial composition of students in 20783?
20783 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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