For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 609 students in Bethesda, MD. The top-ranked public preschool in Bethesda, MD is Wood Acres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethesda, MD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Bethesda have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bethesda, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood Acres Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5800 Cromwell Drive
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1120
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bethesda, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bethesda, MD include Wood Acres Elementary School. Bethesda has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public preschools are located in Bethesda?
1 public preschools are located in Bethesda.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethesda?
Bethesda public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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