For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,065 students in 21015, MD (there are 7 private schools, serving 477 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 21015, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21015, MD are Prospect Mill Elementary School, Fountain Green Elementary School and C. Milton Wright High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21015 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21015, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21015, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Mill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Prospect Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3817
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3817
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Fountain Green Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
517 Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4220
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
C. Milton Wright High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 N Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4110
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,302 students
Rank: #44.
Harford Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3804
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3804
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: #55.
Patterson Mill High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: #66.
Patterson Mill Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #77.
Harford Academy At Campus Hills
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21015, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21015, MD include Prospect Mill Elementary School, Fountain Green Elementary School and C. Milton Wright High School.
How many public schools are located in 21015?
7 public schools are located in 21015.
What percentage of students in 21015 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 21015 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21015?
21015 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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