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 Public Preschools in Baltimore City (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 1,365 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 879 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 479 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 578 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 460 students
Rank: #99.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 782 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 850 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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
| 539 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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
| 729 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 523 students
Rank: #1515.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Hazelwood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-0500
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1616.
Violetville Elementary/middle
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1207 Pine Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-1416
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-1416
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #1717.
Cross Country Elementary/middle
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Grades: PK-8
| 674 students
Rank: #1818.
Brooklyn Park Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 14th Ave
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 222-6590
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 222-6590
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1919.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7431 Poplar Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7008
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4502 Belle Grove Road
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 222-6589
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 26th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6509
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 S Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5931 Yorkwood Road
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6364
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6364
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Billie Holiday Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W Mosher Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 N Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Grades: PK-12
| 143 students
Rank: #2626.
Glenmount Elementary/middle
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6211 Walther Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 396-6366
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 396-6366
Grades: PK-8
| 682 students
Rank: #2727.
Armistead Gardens Elementary/middle
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5001 E Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #2828.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 East 11th Ave
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 222-6593
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Ailsa Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6361
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Scott Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Dryden Drive
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0534
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Alto Road
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0595
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0595
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
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Baltimore City 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
Afya Public Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2800 Brendan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Grades: 8
| 112 students
800 Poplar Grove Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Grades: PK-5
| 156 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
2700 Seamon Ave
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1625
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1625
Grades: 7-8
| 171 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
2501 Seabury Rd
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1366
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1366
Grades: PK-8
| 361 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
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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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