For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,661 students in 21014, MD (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,599 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 21014, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21014, MD are Bel Air Elementary School, Ring Factory Elementary School and Homestead/wakefield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21014 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21014, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21014, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 E Lee St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4160
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Ring Factory Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Emmorton Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4186
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4186
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Homestead/wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 S Main St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4175
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4175
Gr: PK-5 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Emmorton Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2502 Tollgate Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-3920
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-3920
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Red Pump Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Red Pump Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 809-6244
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 809-6244
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Bel Air High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Heighe St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4600
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Conowingo Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4170
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4170
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Southampton Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Bel Air Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 Idlewild Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4140
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21014, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21014, MD include Bel Air Elementary School, Ring Factory Elementary School and Homestead/wakefield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21014?
9 public schools are located in 21014.
What percentage of students in 21014 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 21014 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21014?
21014 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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