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Best Maryland Special Education Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 special education public preschools serving 2,767 students in Maryland.
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Maryland are Carroll Springs School, Stephen Knolls School and Baltimore County Home & Hospital. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).

Best Special Education Public Preschools in Maryland (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Carroll Springs School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
495 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Stephen Knolls School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10731 St. Margaret's Way
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Baltimore County Home & Hospital
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Calvert Country School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9910
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Marshall Street School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Battle Monument School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7801 E Collingham Dr
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Cedar Chapel Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Coulbourne Ln
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5230
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Cedar Lane Special Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11630 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 888-8800
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Rock Creek
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55b West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(227) 203-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Central Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Marley Glen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Scott Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
White Oak School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 Leefield Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 887-5378
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
William S. Baer School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 N Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Ruth Parker Eason School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
648 Old Mill Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Chapel Forge E C C
Special Education School
12711 Milan Way
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-2740
Gr: PK | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Frances R Fuchs E C C
Special Education School
11011 Cherry Hill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0600
Gr: PK | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
H Winship Wheatley E C C
Special Education School
8801 Ritchie Dr
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 808-8100
Gr: PK | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
James Ryder Randall E C C
Special Education School
5410 Kirby Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 497-3669
Gr: PK | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenmoor Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970
Gr: PK | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Pep - Itinerant
Special Education School
850 Hungerford Dr Room 204
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-3125
Gr: PK | 90 students Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public preschools in Maryland?
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Maryland include Carroll Springs School, Stephen Knolls School and Baltimore County Home & Hospital.
How many special education public preschools are located in Maryland?
23 special education public preschools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland special education public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).

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