For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,644 students in 21043, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 21043, MD are Worthington Elementary School, Ilchester Elementary School and Bellows Spring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21043 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21043, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21043, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Worthington Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4570 Roundhill Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2825
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2825
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Ilchester Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4981 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Bellows Spring Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8125 Old Stockbridge Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-5057
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-5057
Gr: PK-5 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4355 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-1700
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 21043, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 21043, MD include Worthington Elementary School, Ilchester Elementary School and Bellows Spring Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21043?
4 public preschools are located in 21043.
What is the racial composition of students in 21043?
21043 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).