Top 10 Best Baltimore City Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 138 public elementary schools serving 64,026 students in Baltimore City, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Baltimore City, MD are Rodgers Forge Elementary School, Stoneleigh Elementary School and Roland Park Elementary/middle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baltimore City, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 32% statewide average). Elementary schools in Baltimore City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Baltimore City (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rodgers Forge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
250 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 887-3582
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Stoneleigh Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Pemberton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Roland Park Elementary/middle
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5207 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Grades: PK-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6920 Diana Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-1210
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Johnson Elementary/middle
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Grades: PK-8
| 491 students
Rank: #66.
Dumbarton Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3176
Grades: 6-8
| 1,080 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
The Green School Of Baltimore
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Grades: PK-8
| 879 students
Rank: #99.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1040 William Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1010.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #1111.
The Mount Washington School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #1212.
Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1425 E Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Grades: PK-8
| 578 students
Rank: #1313.
Hampden Elementary/middle
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Grades: PK-8
| 460 students
Rank: #1414.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1515.
Mount Royal Elementary/middle
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Grades: PK-8
| 782 students
Rank: #1616.
Brooklyn Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Hammonds Ln
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 636-2967
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #1717.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Grades: K-8
| 231 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Grades: 1-8
| 37 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 N Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Grades: 1-6
| 25 students
Rank: #2121.
Hamilton Elementary/middle
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Old Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Grades: PK-8
| 850 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Grades: PK-8
| 539 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #2424.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
531 Dale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-5232
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #2525.
Windsor Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8300 Windsor Mill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-0000
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
City Neighbors Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 Hazelwood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #2929.
The Crossroads School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #3030.
Baltimore International West
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Sidehill Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 278-9417
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #3131.
Baltimore International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #3232.
Violetville Elementary/middle
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 Pine Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-1416
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #3333.
Milbrook Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Crest Heights Rd
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 887-1225
Grades: 1-5
| 343 students
Rank: #3434.
Cross Country Elementary/middle
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Grades: PK-8
| 674 students
Rank: #3535.
Brooklyn Park Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 14th Ave
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 222-6590
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
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Baltimore City Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6435
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
2800 Brendan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Grades: 8
| 112 students
800 Poplar Grove Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
200 E North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Grades: 1-11
| 76 students
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Grades: 2-5
| 9 students
1601 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Grades: 6-10
| 94 students
2700 Seamon Ave
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1625
Grades: 7-8
| 171 students
2555 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Grades: 6-12
| 343 students
6820 Fait Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Grades: 8-12
| 488 students
1601 East Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Grades: 6-12
| 363 students
900 Woodbourne Ave
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
2801 N. Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
2200 Sinclair Ln
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Grades: 6-9
| 119 students
1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
1101 Winston Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
1130 N Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
801 S Highland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Grades: 7-8
| 272 students
605 S Chapelgate Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
900 Druid Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
1400 Exeter Hall Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
1000 Lancaster
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Grades: PK-9
| 365 students
1300 Herkimer St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1572
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2801 St Lo Dr
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-6643
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
2501 Seabury Rd
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1366
Grades: PK-8
| 361 students
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Grades: 3-5
| 10 students
3750 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1000 N Montford Ave
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
4701 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Grades: 7-8
| 296 students
5000 Truesdale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 984-1541
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Eastwood Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
1101 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 000-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 718 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Baltimore City, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Baltimore City, MD include Rodgers Forge Elementary School, Stoneleigh Elementary School and Roland Park Elementary/middle.
How many public elementary schools are located in Baltimore City, MD?
138 public elementary schools are located in Baltimore City, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore City, MD?
Baltimore City, MD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).

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