Best 21213 Maryland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,338 students in 21213, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,028 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 21213, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21213, MD are The Green School Of Baltimore, Sharp-leadenhall Elementary Middle School and Harford Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21213 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21213, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best 21213, MD Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Green School Of Baltimore
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 N Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #33.
Harford Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 N Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9341
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
The Belair-edison School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3536 Brehms Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9150
Gr: PK-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Sinclair Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 320-9499
Gr: 5-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 N Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-1452
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sinclair Lane Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3880 Sinclair Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9117
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Collington Square Elementary Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1409 N Collington Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9198
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Fort Worthington Elementary Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 E Hoffman Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9161
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
2625 Federal Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9158
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 21213 Maryland

21213, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2800 Brendan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Gr: 8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
2200 Sinclair Ln
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Gr: 6-9 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1130 N Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2801 St Lo Dr
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-6643
Gr: 8-12
1000 N Montford Ave
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1101 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1919 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9341
Gr: PK-2 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2801 St Lo Dr
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-6637
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2801 St Lo Dr
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-6637
Gr: 9-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2050 North Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 984-3699
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 21213, MD?
How many public schools are located in 21213?
10 public schools are located in 21213.
What percentage of students in 21213 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 21213 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21213?
21213 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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