For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 980 students in the neighborhood of Bolton Hill, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Bolton Hill are Midtown Academy and Mount Royal Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bolton Hill, Baltimore, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bolton Hill, Baltimore, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bolton Hill, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bolton Hill, Baltimore, MD include Midtown Academy and Mount Royal Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bolton Hill, Baltimore?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bolton Hill, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bolton Hill, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Bolton Hill, Baltimore public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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