For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,363 students in Dorchester County, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dorchester County, MD are South Dorchester School, Warwick Elementary School and Vienna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester County, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dorchester County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dorchester County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Dorchester School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3485 Golden Hill Road
Church Creek, MD 21622
(410) 901-6934
Church Creek, MD 21622
(410) 901-6934
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Warwick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Main Street
Secretary, MD 21664
(410) 943-3588
Secretary, MD 21664
(410) 943-3588
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Vienna Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4905 Ocean Gateway
Vienna, MD 21869
(410) 943-3775
Vienna, MD 21869
(410) 943-3775
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Hurlock Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Charles St.
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3303
Hurlock, MD 21643
(410) 943-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Egypt Rd.
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-8577
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-8577
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Sandy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Glasgow Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-7978
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-7978
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Choptank Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1103 Mace's Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-4950
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
Alternative School
1405 Glasgow Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dorchester County, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dorchester County, MD include South Dorchester School, Warwick Elementary School and Vienna Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dorchester County?
8 public preschools are located in Dorchester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester County?
Dorchester County public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dorchester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dorchester County include: South Dorchester School vs. Vienna Elementary School, Vienna Elementary School vs. South Dorchester School, Maple Elementary School vs. Vienna Elementary School
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