For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,608 students in 21205, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21205, MD are Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School, Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership and Tench Tilghman Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21205 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21205, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21205, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 E Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Grades: PK-8
| 767 students
Rank: #22.
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Ashland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 642-2060
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 642-2060
Grades: PK-8
| 720 students
Rank: #33.
Tench Tilghman Elementary Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Patterson Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9247
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9247
Grades: PK-8
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
National Academy Foundation
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
540 N Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 984-1594
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 984-1594
Grades: 6-12
| 753 students
21205, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 North Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9296
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9296
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 21205, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21205, MD include Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School, Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership and Tench Tilghman Elementary Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21205?
4 public elementary schools are located in 21205.
What is the racial composition of students in 21205?
21205 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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