For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,128 students in Talbot County, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Talbot County, MD are Tilghman Elementary School, Chapel District Elementary School and White Marsh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talbot County, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Talbot County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Talbot County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tilghman Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21374 Foster Ave
Tilghman, MD 21671
(410) 886-2391
Tilghman, MD 21671
(410) 886-2391
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chapel District Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11430 Cordova Rd
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
White Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4322 Lovers Ln
Trappe, MD 21673
(410) 476-3144
Trappe, MD 21673
(410) 476-3144
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
St. Michaels Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Seymour Ave
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2882
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2882
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Easton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Glenwood Ave
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0686
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0686
Gr: PK-5 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Talbot County, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Talbot County, MD include Tilghman Elementary School, Chapel District Elementary School and White Marsh Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Talbot County?
5 public preschools are located in Talbot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Talbot County?
Talbot County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Talbot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Talbot County include: St. Michaels Elementary School vs. Easton Elementary School, Easton Elementary School vs. St. Michaels Elementary School, Chapel District Elementary School vs. White Marsh Elementary School
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