Best 21014 Maryland Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 6,320 students in 21014, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 21014 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21014, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best 21014, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
30 E Lee St
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Emmorton Rd
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 S Main St
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
2502 Tollgate Rd
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Red Pump Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 809-6244
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Conowingo Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4170
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Southampton Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Bel Air Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
99 Idlewild Street
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 elementary schools in 21014, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21014, MD include Bel Air Elementary School, Ring Factory Elementary School and Homestead/wakefield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21014?
8 public elementary schools are located in 21014.
What is the racial composition of students in 21014?
21014 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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