For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 732 students in 21201, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21201, MD are Joseph C. Briscoe Academy, Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women and The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21201 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21201, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21201, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in 21201, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21201, MD include Joseph C. Briscoe Academy, Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women and The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21201?
3 public elementary schools are located in 21201.
What is the racial composition of students in 21201?
21201 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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