For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,392 students in 21202, MD (there are 4 private schools, serving 492 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 21202, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21202, MD are Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, Baltimore Design School and Johnston Square Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21202 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21202, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21202, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Baltimore Design School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Barclay Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 642-2311
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 642-2311
Grades: 6-12
| 504 students
Rank: #33.
Johnston Square Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Valley Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-1477
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-1477
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eager Street Academy
Alternative School
926 Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
21202, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
1000 Lancaster
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Grades: PK-9
| 365 students
200 N Central Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 537-5890
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 537-5890
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
601 N Central Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-9268
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-9268
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21202, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21202, MD include Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, Baltimore Design School and Johnston Square Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21202?
4 public schools are located in 21202.
What percentage of students in 21202 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 21202 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21202?
21202 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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