For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,459 students in 21229, MD (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,378 private students). 76% 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 Violetville Elementary Middle School, Edmondson-westside High School and North Bend Elementary Middle School. 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 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 45% 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 68% (majority Black).
Best 21229, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Violetville Elementary Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1207 Pine Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-1416
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-1416
Grades: PK-8
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Edmondson-westside High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Athol Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0685
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0685
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #33.
North Bend Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
181 North Bend Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0376
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0376
Grades: PK-8
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Mary E. Rodman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3510 W Mulberry Street
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0508
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0508
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Green Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Hilton Street
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Grades: 6-12
| 818 students
Rank: #66.
Wildwood Elementary Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
621 Wildwood Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0503
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0503
Grades: PK-8
| 753 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
605 Dryden Drive
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0534
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0534
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Rank: #88.
Beechfield Elementary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Beechfield Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0525
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0525
Grades: PK-8
| 534 students
21229, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Catonsville Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
605 S Chapelgate Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4300 Sidehill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0528
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0528
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
3434 Old Frederick Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0511
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 Violetville Elementary Middle School, Edmondson-westside High School and North Bend Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 21229?
8 public schools are located in 21229.
What percentage of students in 21229 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 21229 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21229?
21229 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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