Top 5 Best 21229 Maryland Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,784 students in 21229, MD (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,437 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 21229, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21229, MD are Edmondson-westside High School, Violetville Elementary/middle and Green Street Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21229 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 21229, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 21229, MD Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edmondson-westside High School
Vocational School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Athol Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0685
Grades: 9-12
| 878 students
Rank: #22.
Violetville Elementary/middle
Math: 7% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 Pine Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-1416
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Green Street Academy
Charter School
Math: 6% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 N Hilton Street
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Grades: 6-12
| 865 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary/middle
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Dryden Drive
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0534
Grades: PK-8
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
North Bend Elementary/middle
Math: 3% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
181 North Bend Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0376
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Rank: #66.
Mary E. Rodman Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3510 W Mulberry Street
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0508
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #77.
Beechfield Elementary/middle
Math: 3% | Reading: 7%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 S Beechfield Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0525
Grades: PK-8
| 645 students
Rank: #88.
Wildwood Elementary/middle
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
621 Wildwood Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0503
Grades: PK-8
| 803 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 21229 Maryland

21229, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
605 S Chapelgate Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4300 Sidehill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0528
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
3434 Old Frederick Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0511
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 21229, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21229, MD include Edmondson-westside High School, Violetville Elementary/middle and Green Street Academy.
How many public schools are located in 21229, MD?
8 public schools are located in 21229, MD.
What percentage of students in 21229, MD go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 21229, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21229, MD?
21229, MD public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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