For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 898 students in 21050, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21050, MD are Forest Lakes Elementary School and Forest Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21050 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21050, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21050, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Osborne Pkwy
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4262
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4262
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2407 Rocks Rd
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4166
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4166
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 21050, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21050, MD include Forest Lakes Elementary School and Forest Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21050?
2 public elementary schools are located in 21050.
What is the racial composition of students in 21050?
21050 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Does Your Public School Have Enough Nurses?
Learn whether your public school has enough nurses, how staffing affects student safety, chronic illness management, emergency care, and what parents should ask about available school health services today.
When Your Child Falls Behind Without Special Education
Learn what happens when your child falls behind academically but doesn't qualify for special education, including available school interventions, parent rights, tutoring options, and practical strategies for securing support.
When Your Child Finishes Classwork Faster Than Others
Discover why some children finish classwork faster than classmates, how teachers manage early finishers, and what parents can do to ensure meaningful learning, appropriate challenges, and continued academic growth.