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Best Harford County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public preschools serving 13,227 students in Harford County, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Harford County, MD are Bel Air Elementary School, Prospect Mill Elementary School and Fountain Green Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harford County, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Harford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Harford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
30 E Lee St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Prospect Mill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Prospect Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3817
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Fountain Green Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
517 Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Homestead/wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 S Main St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4175
Gr: PK-5 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Forest Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Osborne Pkwy
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4262
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
North Harford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
North Bend Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1445 N Bend Rd
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7815
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Churchville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2935 Level Rd
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 638-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Dublin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1527 Whiteford Rd
Street, MD 21154
(410) 638-3703
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3001 S. Tollgate Road
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Meadowvale Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
910 Grace View Dr
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6622
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Havre De Grace Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Juniata St
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6616
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Roye-williams Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Oakington Rd
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 273-5536
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Church Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4299 Church Creek Rd
Belcamp, MD 21017
(410) 273-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Bakerfield Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Baker St
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5518
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1616.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Stillmeadow Dr
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1560
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Cedar Dr
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1540
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Edmund St
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5530
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Joppatowne Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
407 Trimble Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1546
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
Old Post Road Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2706 Old Philadelphia Rd
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 612-1566
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2307 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1535
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2222.
Halls Cross Roads Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
203 E Bel Air Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5524
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Trimble Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1553
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Harford County, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Harford County, MD include Bel Air Elementary School, Prospect Mill Elementary School and Fountain Green Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harford County?
24 public preschools are located in Harford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harford County?
Harford County public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Harford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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