Best Dorchester Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 754 students in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak, MD.
The top ranked public school in Dorchester is Forest Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak, MD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 Eldorado Avenue
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0753
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak, MD?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak, MD include Forest Park High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak?
the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).

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