Best Leonardtown Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,025 students in Leonardtown, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Leonardtown, MD are Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School and Leonardtown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leonardtown, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Leonardtown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Leonardtown, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23595 Hayden Farm Lane
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(240) 309-4658
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Leonardtown Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22885 Duke St
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-0250
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Leonardtown, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Leonardtown, MD include Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School and Leonardtown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Leonardtown?
2 public preschools are located in Leonardtown.
What is the racial composition of students in Leonardtown?
Leonardtown public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Leonardtown are often viewed compared to one another?

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