For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,555 students in 21117, MD (there are 19 private schools, serving 5,662 private students). 50% of all K-12 students in 21117, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21117, MD are Deer Park Elementary School, Lyons Mill Elementary School and New Town Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21117 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 21117, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21117, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9809 Lyons Mill Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-0723
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-0723
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lyons Mill Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9435 Lyons Mill Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 809-1719
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 809-1719
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
New Town Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4924 New Town Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1541
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1541
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Owings Mills Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10824 Reistertown Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1710
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1710
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Owings Mills High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 Tollgate Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 809-1700
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 809-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
New Town High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4931 New Town Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-0000
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-0000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,414 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Timber Grove Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Academy Ave
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1714
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1714
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21117, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21117, MD include Deer Park Elementary School, Lyons Mill Elementary School and New Town Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21117?
7 public schools are located in 21117.
What percentage of students in 21117 go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in 21117 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21117?
21117 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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