Top 10 Best Baltimore Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 82 public middle schools serving 43,060 students in Baltimore, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Baltimore, MD are Claremont School, Roland Park Elementary/middle and Thomas Johnson Elementary/middle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baltimore, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 13%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 37% statewide average). Middle schools in Baltimore have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 70% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Baltimore, MD (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claremont School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5301 Erdman Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380
Grades: 8-12
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Roland Park Elementary/middle
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5207 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Grades: PK-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Johnson Elementary/middle
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Grades: PK-8
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Dumbarton Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3176
Grades: 6-8
| 1,080 students
Rank: #55.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Grades: PK-8
| 879 students
Rank: #66.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #77.
The Mount Washington School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1425 E Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Grades: PK-8
| 578 students
Rank: #99.
Hampden Elementary/middle
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Grades: PK-8
| 460 students
Rank: #1010.
Mount Royal Elementary/middle
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Grades: PK-8
| 782 students
Rank: #1111.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Grades: K-8
| 231 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Grades: 1-8
| 37 students
Rank: #1414.
Hamilton Elementary/middle
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Old Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Grades: PK-8
| 850 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Grades: PK-8
| 539 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #1717.
Windsor Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8300 Windsor Mill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-0000
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
City Neighbors Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #2020.
The Crossroads School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #2121.
Baltimore International West
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Sidehill Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 278-9417
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #2222.
Baltimore International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Cross Country Elementary/middle
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Grades: PK-8
| 674 students
Rank: #2525.
Margaret Brent Elementary/middle
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E 26th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6509
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #2626.
The Seed School Of Maryland
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Font Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 843-9477
Grades: 6-12
| 397 students
Rank: #2727.
William S. Baer School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 N Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Grades: PK-12
| 143 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Glenmount Elementary/middle
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6211 Walther Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 396-6366
Grades: PK-8
| 682 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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: #3030.
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
128 W Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Grades: 6-12
| 524 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Armistead Gardens Elementary/middle
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 E Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Grades: K-8
| 1,486 students
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Baltimore Design School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Barclay Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 642-2311
Grades: 6-12
| 514 students
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Garrett Heights Elementary/middle
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Ailsa Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6361
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6435
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
2800 Brendan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Grades: 8
| 112 students
800 Poplar Grove Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
200 E North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Grades: 1-11
| 76 students
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Grades: 2-5
| 9 students
1601 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Grades: 6-10
| 94 students
2555 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Grades: 6-12
| 343 students
6820 Fait Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Grades: 8-12
| 488 students
1601 East Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Grades: 6-12
| 363 students
900 Woodbourne Ave
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
2801 N. Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
2200 Sinclair Ln
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Grades: 6-9
| 119 students
1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
1101 Winston Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
1130 N Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
801 S Highland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Grades: 7-8
| 272 students
605 S Chapelgate Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
900 Druid Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
1400 Exeter Hall Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
1000 Lancaster
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Grades: PK-9
| 365 students
1300 Herkimer St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1572
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2801 St Lo Dr
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-6643
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Grades: 3-5
| 10 students
3750 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1000 N Montford Ave
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
4701 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Grades: 7-8
| 296 students
5000 Truesdale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 984-1541
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Eastwood Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
1101 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 000-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 718 students
2500 E. Northern Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-5616
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
801 S. Highland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-3182
Grades: 6-12
| 650 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Baltimore, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Baltimore, MD include Claremont School, Roland Park Elementary/middle and Thomas Johnson Elementary/middle.
How many public middle schools are located in Baltimore, MD?
82 public middle schools are located in Baltimore, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore, MD?
Baltimore, MD public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 70% (majority Black).

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