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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best St. Mary's County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 6,339 students in St. Mary's County, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Mary's County, MD are White Marsh Elementary School, Oakville Elementary School and Evergreen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Mary's County, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Mary's County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in St. Mary's County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29090 Thompson Corner Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(301) 472-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Oakville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26410 Three Notch Road
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(301) 373-4365
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
43765 Wildewood Parkway
California, MD 20619
(301) 863-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23595 Hayden Farm Lane
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(240) 309-4658
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Dynard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23510 Bushwood Rd
Chaptico, MD 20621
(301) 769-4804
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Leonardtown Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22885 Duke St
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0250
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Piney Point Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44550 Tall Timbers Rd
Tall Timbers, MD 20690
(301) 994-2205
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Town Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45805 Dent Dr
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4044
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
44345 Joy Chapel Rd
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
37840 New Market Turner Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(301) 472-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
49430 Airedale Rd
Ridge, MD 20680
(301) 872-0200
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Benjamin Banneker Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27180 Point Lookout Rd
Loveville, MD 20656
(301) 475-0260
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Green Holly Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
46060 Millstone Landing Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4064
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mechanicsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28585 Three Notch Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(301) 472-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Park Hall Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20343 Hermanville Rd
Park Hall, MD 20667
(301) 863-4054
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1616.
Greenview Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45711 Military Ln
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4095
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Lexington Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
46763 Shangri La Dr
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4085
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
46155 Carver School Blvd
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4076
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Mary's County, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Mary's County, MD include White Marsh Elementary School, Oakville Elementary School and Evergreen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Mary's County?
15 public preschools are located in St. Mary's County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Mary's County?
St. Mary's County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in St. Mary's County are often viewed compared to one another?

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