For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,601 students in 21229, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21229, MD are North Bend Elementary Middle School, Violetville Elementary Middle School and Green Street Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21229 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21229, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21229, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Bend Elementary Middle School
(Math: 13% | 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: #22.
Violetville Elementary Middle School
(Math: 10% | 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: #33.
Green Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #44.
Mary E. Rodman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | 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: #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.
Beechfield Elementary Middle School
(Math: 3% | 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 elementary schools in 21229, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21229, MD include North Bend Elementary Middle School, Violetville Elementary Middle School and Green Street Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21229?
7 public elementary schools are located in 21229.
What is the racial composition of students in 21229?
21229 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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