For the 2025 school year, there are 31 public charter schools serving 14,007 students in Baltimore City, MD.
The top ranked public charter schools in Baltimore City, MD are Hampstead Hill Academy, Tunbridge Public Charter School and The Green School Of Baltimore. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baltimore City, MD public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in Baltimore City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Baltimore City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Gr: PK-8 | 890 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
The Green School Of Baltimore
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Gr: K-8 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 727 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
City Neighbors Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Baltimore International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Gr: K-8 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Clay Hill Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6410 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
The Crossroads School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
City Neighbors High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2119
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2119
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Coppin Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1616.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Gr: PK-8 | 1,390 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Creative City Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2810 Shirley Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(443) 642-3600
Baltimore, MD 21215
(443) 642-3600
Gr: K-7 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Govans Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5801 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Wolfe Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 S Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Gr: 6-12 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Green Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Hilton Street
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
The Belair-edison School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3536 Brehms Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9150
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9150
Gr: PK-8 | 935 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
New Song Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2424.
City Springs Elementary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9165
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9165
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Sinclair Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 320-9499
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 320-9499
Gr: 5-8 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Connexions A Community Based Arts School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Gr: 6-12 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Herkimer Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Baltimore International Academy West
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Sidehill Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 278-9417
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 278-9417
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Frederick Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Frederick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Baltimore Collegiate School For Boys
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Kirk Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-5320
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-5320
Gr: 4-8 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3131.
Pimlico Elementary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Gr: PK-8 | 764 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Baltimore City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Learning Community (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6435
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6435
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Afya Public Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2800 Brendan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Gr: 8 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
800 Poplar Grove Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Alternative Education School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
200 E North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Gr: 1-11 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Gr: 2-5 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1601 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Gr: 6-10 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2700 Seamon Ave
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1625
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1625
Gr: 7-8 | 171 students
2555 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Gr: 6-12 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
6820 Fait Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Gr: 8-12 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
1601 East Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
900 Woodbourne Ave
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
2801 N. Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
2200 Sinclair Ln
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Gr: 6-9 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1101 Winston Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1130 N Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
1500 Harlem Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2110
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2110
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
801 S Highland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Gr: 7-8 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Catonsville Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
605 S Chapelgate Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1400 Exeter Hall Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1000 Lancaster
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Gr: PK-9 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 20%
2501 Seabury Rd
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1366
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1366
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dr. Lillie M. Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Gr: 3-5 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
3750 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Gr: PK-8
1000 N Montford Ave
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4701 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Gr: 7-8 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Eastwood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1101 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Baltimore City, MD?
The top ranked public charter schools in Baltimore City, MD include Hampstead Hill Academy, Tunbridge Public Charter School and The Green School Of Baltimore.
How many public charter schools are located in Baltimore City?
31 public charter schools are located in Baltimore City.
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore City?
Baltimore City public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Baltimore City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Baltimore City include: Connexions A Community Based Arts School vs. Coppin Academy, Patterson Park Public Charter School vs. Hampstead Hill Academy, The Green School Of Baltimore vs. Tunbridge Public Charter School
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