For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 916 students in Towson, MD. The top ranked public middle schools in Towson, MD are Baltimore County Home & Hospital, Home Assignments-secondary and Loch Raven Technical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towson, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Towson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Towson, MD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore County Home & Hospital
Alternative 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.
Home Assignments-secondary
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Loch Raven Technical Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8101 La Salle Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3518
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3518
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
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 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Towson, 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 Towson, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Towson, MD include Baltimore County Home & Hospital, Home Assignments-secondary and Loch Raven Technical Academy. Towson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public middle schools are located in Towson?
4 public middle schools are located in Towson.
What is the racial composition of students in Towson?
Towson public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Towson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Towson include: Baltimore County Home & Hospital vs. Home Assignments-secondary, Home Assignments-secondary vs. Baltimore County Home & Hospital
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