For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 413 students in the neighborhood of Upton, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Upton is Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upton, 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 12% (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 Upton, Baltimore, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Upton, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Upton, Baltimore, MD include Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Upton, Baltimore?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Upton, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upton, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Upton, 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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