For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,214 students in 21286, MD (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,868 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in 21286, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21286, MD are Towson High School, Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet and Loch Raven High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21286 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21286, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21286, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Towson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Cedar Ave
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3608
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3608
Grades: 9-12
| 1,650 students
Rank: #22.
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Providence Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-4888
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-4888
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Loch Raven High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 Cowpens Ave
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-3525
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-3525
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Plains Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Pleasant Plains Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3549
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3549
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Loch Raven Technical Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8101 La Salle Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3518
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3518
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21286, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21286, MD include Towson High School, Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet and Loch Raven High School.
How many public schools are located in 21286?
5 public schools are located in 21286.
What percentage of students in 21286 go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in 21286 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21286?
21286 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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