For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 942 students in 21215, MD.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 21215, MD are Creative City Public Charter School and Pimlico Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 21215 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in 21215, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 89% (majority Black).
Best 21215, MD Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creative City Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2810 Shirley Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(443) 642-3600
Baltimore, MD 21215
(443) 642-3600
Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Pimlico Elementary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Gr: PK-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
21215, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5545 Kennison Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0822
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0822
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0612
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0612
Gr: 8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
5011 Arbutus Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-7827
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-7827
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0646
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0646
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3500 W Northern Pky
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0806
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0806
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 21215, MD?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 21215, MD include Creative City Public Charter School and Pimlico Elementary Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 21215?
2 public charter schools are located in 21215.
What is the racial composition of students in 21215?
21215 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 89% (majority Black).
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