For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,777 students in Fort Washington, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fort Washington, MD are Indian Queen Elementary School, Fort Washington Forest Elementary School and Fort Foote Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Washington, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Fort Washington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Fort Washington, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Queen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9551 Fort Foote Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4250
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Fillmore Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1123
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1123
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Fort Foote Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Oxon Hill Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4230
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 749-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7302 Webster Ln
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4970
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4970
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Tayac Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8600 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4840
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4840
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Apple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Bellefield Ave
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4966
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4966
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
J. Frank Dent Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Corning Ave
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 702-3850
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 702-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
12200 Fort Washington Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114
Gr: PK-8 | 1,661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fort Washington, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fort Washington, MD include Indian Queen Elementary School, Fort Washington Forest Elementary School and Fort Foote Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fort Washington?
8 public preschools are located in Fort Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Washington?
Fort Washington public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Fort Washington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fort Washington include: Tayac Elementary School vs. Apple Grove Elementary School, Avalon Elementary School vs. Apple Grove Elementary School, Fort Foote Elementary School vs. Apple Grove Elementary School
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