For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,175 students in 21201, MD (there are 3 private schools, serving 492 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 21201, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21201, MD are Baltimore School For The Arts, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21201 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21201, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21201, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore School For The Arts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
507 W Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0783
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0783
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
21201, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21201, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21201, MD include Baltimore School For The Arts, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women.
How many public schools are located in 21201?
4 public schools are located in 21201.
What percentage of students in 21201 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 21201 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21201?
21201 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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