For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 236 students in the neighborhood of Easterwood, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Easterwood is Matthew A. Henson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Easterwood, Baltimore, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Easterwood, Baltimore, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthew A. Henson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Payson Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0776
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0776
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Easterwood, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Easterwood, Baltimore, MD include Matthew A. Henson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Easterwood, Baltimore?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Easterwood, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Easterwood, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Easterwood, Baltimore public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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