For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 949 students in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Vernon are Baltimore School For The Arts and Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore School For The Arts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Gr: 6-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD include Baltimore School For The Arts and Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Baltimore?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Mount Vernon, Baltimore public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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