For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,243 students in 21218, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21218, MD are Margaret Brent Elementary Middle School, Montebello Elementary Middle School and Waverly Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21218 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21218, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21218, MD Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaret Brent Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 26th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6509
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6509
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Montebello Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2040 E 32nd Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6576
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6576
Gr: PK-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Waverly Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Ellerslie Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6394
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6394
Gr: PK-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Baltimore Collegiate School For Boys
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Kirk Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-5320
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-5320
Gr: 4-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
21218, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2555 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1400 Exeter Hall Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Monarch Academy Public Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2525 Kirk Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2402
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2402
Gr: K-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4417 Loch Raven Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 323-9546
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 323-9546
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Waverly Career Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
701 E 34th St
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6478
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6478
Gr: 10-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21218, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21218, MD include Margaret Brent Elementary Middle School, Montebello Elementary Middle School and Waverly Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21218?
6 public middle schools are located in 21218.
What is the racial composition of students in 21218?
21218 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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