For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,916 students in 21215, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21215, MD are Cross Country Elementary Middle School, Arlington Elementary School and Creative City Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21215 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21215, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21215, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cross Country Elementary Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Grades: PK-8
| 660 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3705 W Rogers Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0567
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0567
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Grades: K-7
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Milbrook Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Crest Heights Rd
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 887-1225
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 887-1225
Grades: 1-5
| 322 students
Rank: #55.
Fallstaff Elementary Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Fallstaff Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0682
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0682
Grades: PK-8
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
Park Heights Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2835 Virginia Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0550
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0550
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #77.
Callaway Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Fernhill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0604
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0604
Grades: PK-7
| 219 students
Rank: #88.
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3935 Hilton Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0636
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0636
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
Rank: #99.
Pimlico Elementary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Grades: PK-8
| 764 students
21215, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5545 Kennison Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0822
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0822
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0612
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0612
Grades: 8
| 154 students
5011 Arbutus Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-7827
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-7827
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0646
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0646
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
3500 W Northern Pky
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0806
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0806
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 21215, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21215, MD include Cross Country Elementary Middle School, Arlington Elementary School and Creative City Public Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21215?
9 public elementary schools are located in 21215.
What is the racial composition of students in 21215?
21215 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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