For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 879 students in the neighborhood of Canton, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Canton is Hampstead Hill Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Canton, Baltimore, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Canton, Baltimore, MD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Gr: PK-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Canton, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Canton, Baltimore, MD include Hampstead Hill Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Canton, Baltimore?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Canton, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Canton, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Canton, Baltimore public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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