For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,886 students in 21901, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 407 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 21901, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21901, MD are Rising Sun High School, North East High School and North East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21901 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 21901, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 21901, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rising Sun High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Tiger Dr
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-9115
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-9115
Grades: 9-12
| 1,087 students
Rank: #22.
North East High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #33.
North East Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Cecil Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6210
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6210
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #44.
North East Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Thomas Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #55.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 North East Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
21901, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North East Evening High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21901, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21901, MD include Rising Sun High School, North East High School and North East Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 21901, MD?
5 public schools are located in 21901, MD.
What percentage of students in 21901, MD go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 21901, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21901, MD?
21901, MD public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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