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Best 21223 Maryland Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 702 students in 21223, MD.

The top ranked public charter schools in 21223, MD are Southwest Baltimore Charter School and Frederick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public charter schools in zipcode 21223 have an score of 4% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and score of 12% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in 21223, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).

Best 21223, MD Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Southwest Baltimore Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
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Bottom 50%

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1300 Herkimer Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385

Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #22.

Frederick Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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2501 Frederick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830

Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 21223 Maryland

21223, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Diggs-johnson Middle School (Closed 2011)

1300 Herkimer St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1572

Gr: 6-8

Lockerman Bundy Elementary School (Closed 2023)

301 N Pulaski Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1364

Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Samuel F. B. Morse Elementary School (Closed 2018)

424 S Pulaski St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1355

Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Southwestern High School (Closed 2008)

200 Font Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1421

Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Steuart Hill Academic Academy (Closed 2023)

30 S Gilmor Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1387

Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in 21223, MD?

The top ranked public charter schools in 21223, MD include Southwest Baltimore Charter School and Frederick Elementary School.

How many public charter schools are located in 21223?

2 public charter schools are located in 21223.

What is the racial composition of students in 21223?

21223 public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).