For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,212 students in 21227, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 325 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 21227, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21227, MD are Arbutus Middle School, Arbutus Elementary School and Relay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21227 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 21227, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 21227, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arbutus Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5525 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
Grades: 6-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #22.
Arbutus Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Sulphur Spring Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1400
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Relay Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5885 Selford Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1426
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1426
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #44.
Halethorpe Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Maple Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1406
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1406
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Lansdowne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Hollins Ferry Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1415
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1415
Grades: 9-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: #66.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Grades: PK-12
| 129 students
Rank: #77.
Baltimore Highlands Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Annapolis Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-0919
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-0919
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #88.
Lansdowne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Lansdowne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1411
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1411
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #99.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3298 Kessler Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1428
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1428
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #1010.
Lansdowne Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Alma Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1408
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1408
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
21227, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridge Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1740 Twin Springs Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-6832
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-6832
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21227, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21227, MD include Arbutus Middle School, Arbutus Elementary School and Relay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21227, MD?
10 public schools are located in 21227, MD.
What percentage of students in 21227, MD go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 21227, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21227, MD?
21227, MD public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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