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Best Baltimore Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 99 public preschools serving 46,479 students in Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Baltimore, MD are Summit Park Elementary School, Hampstead Hill Academy and Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baltimore, MD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Baltimore have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Baltimore, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6920 Diana Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-1210
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Gr: PK-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Gr: PK-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Roland Park Elementary Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5207 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Gr: PK-8 | 1,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1040 William Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Hampden Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1425 E Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
The Mount Washington School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7431 Poplar Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7008
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Hamilton Elementary Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Old Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Gr: PK-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Cross Country Elementary Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1327 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Scott Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6377
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
531 Dale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-5232
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Lakeland Elementary Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2921 Stranden Road
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1406
Gr: PK-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 E Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3705 W Rogers Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0567
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Billie Holiday Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 W Mosher Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
Gr: PK-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Ashland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 642-2060
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
North Bend Elementary Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
181 North Bend Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0376
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Harford Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 N Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9341
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6820 Fait Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9300
Gr: PK-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Violetville Elementary Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 Pine Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-1416
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3232.
Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Milbrook Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Crest Heights Rd
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 887-1225
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Gr: PK-8 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3535.
Colgate Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7735 Gough Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 809-7010
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Learning Community (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6435
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Afya Public Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2800 Brendan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Gr: 8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School (Closed 2023)
800 Poplar Grove Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Alternative Education School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
200 E North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Gr: 1-11 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Gr: 2-5 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1601 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Gr: 6-10 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Baltimore Antioch Diploma Plus High School (Closed 2015)
2555 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Baltimore Civitas (Closed 2015)
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Gr: 6-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Baltimore Community High School (Closed 2023)
6820 Fait Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Gr: 8-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Baltimore Freedom Academy (Closed 2014)
1601 East Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Baltimore I.t. Academy (Closed 2018)
900 Woodbourne Ave
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High School (Closed 2015)
2801 N. Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Baltimore Rising Star Academy (Closed 2014)
2200 Sinclair Ln
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Gr: 6-9 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Baltimore Talent Development High School (Closed 2015)
1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Banneker Blake Academy For Arts And Sciences (Closed 2020)
1101 Winston Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy Middle School (Closed 2015)
1130 N Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West (Closed 2024)
1500 Harlem Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2110
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Canton Middle School (Closed 2010)
801 S Highland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Gr: 7-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Catonsville Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
605 S Chapelgate Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Gr: 9-12
Central Career Center At Briscoe (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
900 Druid Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Coldstream Park Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1400 Exeter Hall Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
1000 Lancaster
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Gr: PK-9 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Diggs-johnson Middle School (Closed 2011)
1300 Herkimer St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1572
Gr: 6-8
Doris M. Johnson High School (Closed 2011)
2801 St Lo Dr
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-6643
Gr: 8-12
Dr. Lillie M. Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Gr: 3-5 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Elementary Middle School (Closed 2023)
3750 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Gr: PK-8
Dr. Rayner Browne Elementary School (Closed 2016)
1000 N Montford Ave
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dr. Roland N. Patterson Senior Academy (Closed 2009)
4701 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Gr: 7-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5000 Truesdale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 984-1541
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Eastwood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Eastwood Elementary School (Closed 2014)
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Elmer A. Henderson Elementary School (Closed 2007)
1101 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Environmental Learning Community (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 000-0000
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Eutaw-marshburn Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1624 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0779
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Baltimore, MD include Summit Park Elementary School, Hampstead Hill Academy and Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in Baltimore?
99 public preschools are located in Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore?
Baltimore public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Baltimore are often viewed compared to one another?

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