For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,551 students in 21218, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 21218 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21218, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21218, MD Public Preschools (2026-27)
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 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
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 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 preschools in 21218, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 21218, MD include Margaret Brent Elementary Middle School, Montebello Elementary Middle School and Waverly Elementary Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in 21218?
7 public preschools are located in 21218.
What is the racial composition of students in 21218?
21218 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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