For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 6,728 students in 21224, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21224, MD are Hampstead Hill Academy, Patterson Park Public Charter School and Berkshire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21224 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21224, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21224, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Grades: PK-8
| 890 students
Rank: #22.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 727 students
Rank: #33.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7431 Poplar Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7008
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7008
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Colgate Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7735 Gough Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 809-7010
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 809-7010
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Holabird Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Imla Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9086
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9086
Grades: PK-8
| 597 students
Rank: #66.
Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 O'donnell Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9083
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9083
Grades: PK-8
| 801 students
Rank: #77.
William Paca Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9148
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9148
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #88.
John Ruhrah Elementary Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Rappolla Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9125
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9125
Grades: PK-8
| 1,014 students
Rank: #99.
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3223 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9381
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9381
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Rank: #1010.
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
231 S Eaton Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2792
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2792
Grades: PK-8
| 851 students
21224, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6820 Fait Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Grades: 8-12
| 488 students
801 S Highland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Grades: 7-8
| 272 students
Eastwood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
801 S. Highland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-3182
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-3182
Grades: 6-12
| 650 students
101 S Ellwood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9133
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9133
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
6820 Fait Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9291
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9291
Grades: 7-8
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21224, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21224, MD include Hampstead Hill Academy, Patterson Park Public Charter School and Berkshire Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21224?
10 public preschools are located in 21224.
What is the racial composition of students in 21224?
21224 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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