For the 2023-24 school year, there are 45 alternative public schools serving 2,429 students in Maryland.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Maryland are Post Secondary Program, Crossroads Middle School and Gateway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Maryland Alternative Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Post Secondary Program
Alternative School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
495 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Grades: 12
| 46 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Grades: 8
| 5 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Gateway School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Meadowood Education Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1849 Gywnn Oak Ave
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(443) 809-6888
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(443) 809-6888
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Rank: #55.
Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8400 River Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-5362
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-5362
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Flexible Student Support
Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #77.
Heather Ridge
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #88.
Wicomico County Evening High School
Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 S. Schumaker Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-4537
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-4537
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #99.
Homewood School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10914 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1010.
Anne Arundel Evening High School
Alternative School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Robinson Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0182
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0182
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Achievement At Harbor City High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Pinewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6241
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6241
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tall Oaks High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0230
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0230
Grades: 11-12
| 68 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Center For Educational Opportunity
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Community Based Classrooms
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5150 Annapolis Rd
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-5149
Bladensburg, MD 20710
(301) 985-5149
Grades: 11-12
| 58 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Croom High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Surratts Rd
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-8846
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-8846
Grades: 11-12
| 39 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Excel At Francis M. Wood High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #1717.
Crossroads Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11640 Crossroads Circle
Middle River, MD 21220
(443) 809-2275
Middle River, MD 21220
(443) 809-2275
Grades: 7-12
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aacps Virtual Academy
Alternative School
241 Peninsula Farm Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Grades: 3-12
| 562 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Programs
Alternative School
14501 Avery Road
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-5000
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-5000
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Annapolis Road Academy
Alternative School
2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Grades: 9-10
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Applications And Research Laboratory
Alternative School
10920 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-6698
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-6698
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bcdc Educational Center
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-4360
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calvert County Alternative School
Alternative School
330 Dorsey Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-7164
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-7164
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies
Alternative School
901 S Rolling Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0934
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0934
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Edlp At Loch Raven High School
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eager Street Academy
Alternative School
926 Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Grades: 8-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evening High School
Alternative School
40 W. Oak Ridge Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8460
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8460
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center
Alternative School
5998 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-3884
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-3884
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Frederick County Virtual
Alternative School
1799 Schifferstadt Blvd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8450
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8450
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Green Valley At Edgar Allan Poe
Alternative School
2001 Shadyside Ave
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Grades: 7-10
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
Home Assignments-elementary
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Home Assignments-secondary
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Howard B. Owens Science Center
Alternative School
9601 Greenbelt Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8750
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8750
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
Alternative School
1405 Glasgow Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mary Moss At Adams Academy
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Grades: 6-9
| 16 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Maryland?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Maryland include Post Secondary Program, Crossroads Middle School and Gateway School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Maryland?
45 alternative public schools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland alternative public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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