For the 2023 school year, there are 158 public schools serving 77,895 students in Baltimore, MD (there are 96 private schools, serving 16,854 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Baltimore, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Baltimore, MD are Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Elementary School, Baltimore City College Elementary School and Rodgers Forge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baltimore, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Baltimore have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Baltimore, MD Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 W Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Grades: 9-12
| 1,619 students
Rank: #22.
Baltimore City College Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3220 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Grades: 9-12
| 1,439 students
Rank: #33.
Rodgers Forge Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 887-3582
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 887-3582
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Stoneleigh Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Pemberton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3600
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3600
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #55.
Claremont School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5301 Erdman Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: #66.
Baltimore School For The Arts
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #77.
Roland Park Elementary Middle
Math: 33% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5207 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Grades: PK-8
| 1,402 students
Rank: #88.
Summit Park Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6920 Diana Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-1210
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-1210
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle
Math: 30% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #1010.
Western High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,236 students
Rank: #1111.
Dumbarton Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3176
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3176
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
The Green School Of Baltimore
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
Math: 22% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Grades: PK-8
| 855 students
Rank: #1414.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1040 William Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #1515.
Renaissance Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 Mcculloh Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-3164
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-3164
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #1616.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
Math: 17% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #1717.
The Mount Washington School
Math: 18% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Grades: K-8
| 552 students
Rank: #1818.
Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle
Math: 18% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 E Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Grades: PK-8
| 575 students
Rank: #1919.
Hampden Elementary Middle
Math: 18% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Rank: #2020.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Woodbourne Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6460
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6460
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #2121.
Mount Royal Elementary Middle
Math: 13% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Grades: PK-8
| 781 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bard High School Early College
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5040
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Grades: K-8
| 234 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Independence School Local I
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(443) 642-2504
Baltimore, MD 21211
(443) 642-2504
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Arlington Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-7463
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-7463
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary School
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 W West Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-4325
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-4325
Grades: 1-5
| 27 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Hamilton Elementary Middle
Math: 11% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Old Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Grades: PK-8
| 854 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
Math: 11% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Hillen Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Grades: 9-12
| 1,785 students
Rank: #3030.
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
Vocational School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Calhoun Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-2831
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-2831
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Charter School
Math: 9% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
Math: 9% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 742 students
Rank: #3333.
Elmwood Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
531 Dale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-5232
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-5232
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #3434.
Windsor Mill Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 5% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Windsor Mill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-0000
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-0000
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
City Neighbors Charter School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
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Baltimore, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Learning Community (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6435
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6435
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Alternative Education School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
200 E North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Grades: 1-11
| 76 students
Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Grades: 2-5
| 9 students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1601 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Grades: 6-10
| 94 students
Baltimore Antioch Diploma Plus High School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
2555 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Grades: 6-12
| 343 students
6820 Fait Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Grades: 8-12
| 488 students
Baltimore Freedom Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1601 East Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Grades: 6-12
| 363 students
900 Woodbourne Ave
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
2801 N. Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
2200 Sinclair Ln
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Grades: 6-9
| 119 students
1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
1101 Winston Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
1130 N Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
801 S Highland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Grades: 7-8
| 272 students
Catonsville Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
605 S Chapelgate Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Central Career Center At Briscoe (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
900 Druid Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
1400 Exeter Hall Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
1000 Lancaster
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Grades: PK-9
| 365 students
1300 Herkimer St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1572
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1572
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2801 St Lo Dr
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-6643
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-6643
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Dr. Lillie M. Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Grades: 3-5
| 10 students
3750 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1000 N Montford Ave
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
4701 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Grades: 7-8
| 296 students
Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5000 Truesdale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 984-1541
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
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Eastwood Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
1101 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Environmental Learning Community (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 000-0000
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 000-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 718 students
2500 E. Northern Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-5616
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-5616
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
801 S. Highland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-3182
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-3182
Grades: 6-12
| 650 students
701 Gold St
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
1311 N Gilmor St
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0820
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0820
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baltimore, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Baltimore, MD are Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Elementary School, Baltimore City College Elementary School and Rodgers Forge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Baltimore, MD?
158 public schools are located in Baltimore, MD.
What percentage of students in Baltimore, MD go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Baltimore, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore, MD?
Baltimore, MD minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
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