For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,367 students in 21234, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21234, MD are Pine Grove Middle School, Parkville Middle School and Woodhome Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21234 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21234, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21234, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Grove Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9200 Old Harford Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(443) 809-5270
Parkville, MD 21234
(443) 809-5270
Grades: 6-8
| 853 students
Rank: #22.
Parkville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8711 Avondale Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(443) 809-5250
Parkville, MD 21234
(443) 809-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #33.
Woodhome Elementary Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Moyer Avenue
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 396-6398
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 396-6398
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
21234, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2600 Putty Hill Ave
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 887-5257
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 887-5257
Grades: 9-12
| 1,894 students
Parkville Saturday School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2600 Putty Hill Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 887-5555
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 887-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21234, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21234, MD include Pine Grove Middle School, Parkville Middle School and Woodhome Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21234?
3 public middle schools are located in 21234.
What is the racial composition of students in 21234?
21234 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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