For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,044 students in 21218, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 621 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 21218, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21218, MD are Baltimore City College, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School and Margaret Brent Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21218 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21218, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21218, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baltimore City College
(Math: 24% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3220 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Grades: 9-12
| 1,421 students
Rank: #22.
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Hillen Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Grades: 9-12
| 1,757 students
Rank: #33.
Margaret Brent Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 26th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6509
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6509
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cecil Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Cecil Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6385
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6385
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
The Reach! Partnership School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2291
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 755 students
Rank: #66.
Montebello Elementary Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2040 E 32nd Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6576
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6576
Grades: PK-8
| 533 students
Rank: #77.
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 E 21st Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-4525
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-4525
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #88.
Abbottston Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Gorsuch Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 984-2685
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 984-2685
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #99.
Barclay Elementary Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Barclay Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6387
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6387
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #1010.
Waverly Elementary Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Ellerslie Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6394
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6394
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
Rank: #1111.
Baltimore Collegiate School For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Kirk Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-5320
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-5320
Grades: 4-8
| 279 students
Rank: #1212.
Stadium School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Exeter Hall Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 984-2682
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 984-2682
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
21218, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2555 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
1400 Exeter Hall Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Monarch Academy Public Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2525 Kirk Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2402
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2402
Grades: K-8
| 985 students
4417 Loch Raven Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 323-9546
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 323-9546
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
Waverly Career Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
701 E 34th St
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6478
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6478
Grades: 10-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21218, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21218, MD include Baltimore City College, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School and Margaret Brent Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 21218?
12 public schools are located in 21218.
What percentage of students in 21218 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 21218 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21218?
21218 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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