For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,433 students in Towson, MD. The top-ranked public preschools in Towson, MD are West Towson Elementary School, Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet and Baltimore County Home & Hospital. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towson, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Towson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Towson, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Towson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6916 North Charles Street
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3893
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3893
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Providence Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-4888
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-4888
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Baltimore County Home & Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Plains Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Pleasant Plains Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3549
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3549
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Towson, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Afternoon Group Learning Centers (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Gr: Inquire with school
Extended Day Learning Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 70%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Towson, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Towson, MD include West Towson Elementary School, Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet and Baltimore County Home & Hospital. Towson has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public preschools are located in Towson?
5 public preschools are located in Towson.
What is the racial composition of students in Towson?
Towson public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).