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Best 21223 Maryland Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,087 students in 21223, MD.

The top ranked public preschools in 21223, MD are Franklin Square Elementary Middle School, James Mchenry Elementary Middle School and Southwest Baltimore Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 21223 have an score of 4% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21223, 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 21223, MD Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Franklin Square Elementary Middle School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 27%)
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1400 W Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0795

Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

James Mchenry Elementary Middle School

(Math: 2% | Reading: 19%)
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31 S Schroeder Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1621

Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #33.

Southwest Baltimore Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
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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: #44.

Mary Ann Winterling Elementary At Bentalou

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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220 N Bentalou Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1385

Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Rank: #55.

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

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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 preschools in 21223, MD?

The top ranked public preschools in 21223, MD include Franklin Square Elementary Middle School, James Mchenry Elementary Middle School and Southwest Baltimore Charter School.

How many public preschools are located in 21223?

5 public preschools are located in 21223.

What is the racial composition of students in 21223?

21223 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).