For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,002 students in 20902, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20902, MD are Oakland Terrace Elementary School, Flora M. Singer Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20902 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 20902, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20902, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2720 Plyers Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4880
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Flora M. Singer Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 Hayden Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0330
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0330
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Medway St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-1770
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-1770
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Glen Haven Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10900 Inwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-8051
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-8051
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Glenallan Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12520 Heurich Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0760
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-0760
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Franwall Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8585
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8585
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Kemp Mill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Sisson St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-5970
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20902, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20902, MD include Oakland Terrace Elementary School, Flora M. Singer Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20902?
7 public preschools are located in 20902.
What is the racial composition of students in 20902?
20902 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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