For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,783 students in 21229, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21229, MD are Violetville Elementary Middle School, North Bend Elementary Middle School and Mary E. Rodman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21229 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21229, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21229, MD Public Preschools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 preschools in 21229, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21229, MD include Violetville Elementary Middle School, North Bend Elementary Middle School and Mary E. Rodman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21229?
6 public preschools are located in 21229.
What is the racial composition of students in 21229?
21229 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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