For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 153 students in 21204, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21204, MD are Baltimore County Home & Hospital, Bcdc Educational Center and Ridge/ruxton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21204 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21204, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best 21204, MD Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore County Home & Hospital
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Bcdc Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-4360
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-4360
Gr: 8-12 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
21204, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Afternoon Group Learning Centers (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Gr: Inquire with school
Extended Day Learning Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21204, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21204, MD include Baltimore County Home & Hospital, Bcdc Educational Center and Ridge/ruxton School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21204?
3 public middle schools are located in 21204.
What is the racial composition of students in 21204?
21204 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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