For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,840 students in Crofton, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Crofton, MD are Crofton Elementary School, Crofton Meadows Elementary School and Nantucket Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crofton, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Crofton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Crofton, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crofton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 Duke Of Kent Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Crofton Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 Tilghman Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Nantucket Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Nantucket Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-6120
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Crofton, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Crofton, MD include Crofton Elementary School, Crofton Meadows Elementary School and Nantucket Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crofton?
3 public preschools are located in Crofton.
What is the racial composition of students in Crofton?
Crofton public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Crofton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Crofton include: Crofton Elementary School vs. Crofton Meadows Elementary School, Nantucket Elementary School vs. Crofton Meadows Elementary School, Crofton Meadows Elementary School vs. Crofton Elementary School
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