For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,191 students in 20879, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 20879, MD are Strawberry Knoll Elementary School, Judith A. Resnik Elementary School and Whetstone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20879 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20879, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20879, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18820 Strawberry Knoll Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-5140
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-5140
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Judith A. Resnik Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Hadley Farms Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-3240
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-3240
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
Whetstone Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19201 Thomas Farm Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-1060
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-1060
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #44.
Flower Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18425 Flower Hill Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-5820
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20879, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 20879, MD include Strawberry Knoll Elementary School, Judith A. Resnik Elementary School and Whetstone Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20879?
4 public preschools are located in 20879.
What is the racial composition of students in 20879?
20879 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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