For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,010 students in 21901, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 407 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 21901, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21901, MD are Rising Sun High School, North East High School and Bay View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21901 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21901, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21901, MD Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rising Sun High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Tiger Dr
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-9115
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-9115
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
North East High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 North East Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
North East Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Thomas Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
North East Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Cecil Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6210
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6210
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
21901, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North East Evening High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
Gr: 12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21901, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21901, MD include Rising Sun High School, North East High School and Bay View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21901?
5 public schools are located in 21901.
What percentage of students in 21901 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 21901 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21901?
21901 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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