For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,805 students in the neighborhood of Dunbar Broadway, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Dunbar Broadway are Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and National Academy Foundation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dunbar Broadway, Baltimore, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Dunbar Broadway, Baltimore, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Orleans Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-4478
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-4478
Gr: 9-12 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
National Academy Foundation
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
540 N Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 984-1594
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 984-1594
Gr: 6-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dunbar Broadway, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dunbar Broadway, Baltimore, MD include Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and National Academy Foundation.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dunbar Broadway, Baltimore?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dunbar Broadway, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dunbar Broadway, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Dunbar Broadway, Baltimore public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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