Top 10 Best Baltimore City Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 103 public preschools serving 47,642 students in Baltimore City, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in Baltimore City, MD are Stoneleigh Elementary School, Roland Park Elementary/middle and Thomas Johnson Elementary/middle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baltimore City, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 21% statewide average). Pre schools in Baltimore City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).

Best Baltimore City Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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
Rank: #1919.
Berkshire Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7431 Poplar Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7008
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Belle Grove Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4502 Belle Grove Road
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 222-6589
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Margaret Brent Elementary/middle
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E 26th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6509
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Wolfe Street Academy
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
245 S Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Yorkwood Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5931 Yorkwood Road
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6364
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Billie Holiday Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 W Mosher Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
Grades: PK-2
| 215 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
William S. Baer School
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 N Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Grades: PK-12
| 143 students
Rank: #2626.
Glenmount Elementary/middle
Math: 6% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6211 Walther Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 396-6366
Grades: PK-8
| 682 students
Rank: #2727.
Armistead Gardens Elementary/middle
Math: 6% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 E Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #2828.
Park Elementary School
Math: 5% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 East 11th Ave
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 222-6593
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Empowerment Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Garrett Heights Elementary/middle
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Ailsa Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6361
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
George Washington Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Scott Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
New Song Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary/middle
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Dryden Drive
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0534
Grades: PK-8
| 366 students
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Windsor Hills Elementary/middle
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Alto Road
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0595
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Baltimore City, MD

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 preschools in Baltimore City, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in Baltimore City, MD include Stoneleigh Elementary School, Roland Park Elementary/middle and Thomas Johnson Elementary/middle.
How many public preschools are located in Baltimore City, MD?
103 public preschools are located in Baltimore City, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore City, MD?
Baltimore City, MD public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 70% (majority Black).

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