For the 2024-25 school year, there are 165 public schools serving 82,326 students in Baltimore City, MD (there are , serving 15,987 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Baltimore City, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Baltimore City, MD are Rodgers Forge Elementary School, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Stoneleigh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baltimore City, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Baltimore City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Baltimore City (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rodgers Forge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 887-3582
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 887-3582
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 W Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Grades: 9-12
| 1,555 students
Rank: #33.
Stoneleigh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Pemberton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3600
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3600
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6920 Diana Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-1210
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-1210
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #55.
Baltimore School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Grades: PK-8
| 518 students
Rank: #77.
Baltimore City College
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3220 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Grades: 9-12
| 1,497 students
Rank: #88.
Roland Park Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5207 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Grades: PK-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Claremont School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 Erdman Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380
Grades: 8-12
| 51 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Renaissance Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Mcculloh Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-3164
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-3164
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #1111.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Grades: PK-8
| 861 students
Rank: #1212.
The Green School Of Baltimore
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
Rank: #1313.
Dumbarton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3176
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3176
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #1414.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #1515.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Grades: PK-7
| 420 students
Rank: #1616.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1040 William Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Grades: PK-7
| 330 students
Rank: #1717.
Hampden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Grades: PK-8
| 488 students
Rank: #1818.
Bard High School Early College
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5040
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 431 students
Rank: #1919.
The Mount Washington School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Rank: #2020.
Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 E Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Grades: PK-8
| 589 students
Rank: #2121.
Western High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #2222.
Midtown Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #2323.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 East 11th Ave
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 222-6593
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 222-6593
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #2424.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Rank: #2525.
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Grades: PK-8
| 791 students
Rank: #2626.
Clay Hill Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: K-4
| 256 students
Rank: #2727.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 727 students
Rank: #2828.
Overlea High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Kenwood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(443) 809-5241
Baltimore, MD 21206
(443) 809-5241
Grades: 9-12
| 1,365 students
Rank: #2929.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Grades: PK-8
| 550 students
Rank: #3030.
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1327 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #3131.
Berkshire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7431 Poplar Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7008
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7008
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #3232.
Brooklyn Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hammonds Ln
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 636-2967
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 636-2967
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #3333.
The Crossroads School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
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Baltimore City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Learning Community (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6435
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6435
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Afya Public Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2800 Brendan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Grades: 8
| 112 students
800 Poplar Grove Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Alternative Education School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
200 E North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Grades: 1-11
| 76 students
Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Grades: 2-5
| 9 students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1601 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Grades: 6-10
| 94 students
2700 Seamon Ave
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1625
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1625
Grades: 7-8
| 171 students
Baltimore Antioch Diploma Plus High School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
2555 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Grades: 6-12
| 343 students
6820 Fait Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Grades: 8-12
| 488 students
Baltimore Freedom Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1601 East Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Grades: 6-12
| 363 students
900 Woodbourne Ave
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
2801 N. Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
2200 Sinclair Ln
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Grades: 6-9
| 119 students
1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
1101 Winston Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
1130 N Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
801 S Highland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Grades: 7-8
| 272 students
Catonsville Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
605 S Chapelgate Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Central Career Center At Briscoe (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
900 Druid Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
1400 Exeter Hall Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
1000 Lancaster
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Grades: PK-9
| 365 students
1300 Herkimer St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1572
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1572
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2801 St Lo Dr
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-6643
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-6643
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
2501 Seabury Rd
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1366
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1366
Grades: PK-8
| 361 students
Dr. Lillie M. Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Grades: 3-5
| 10 students
3750 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1000 N Montford Ave
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
4701 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Grades: 7-8
| 296 students
Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5000 Truesdale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 984-1541
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 984-1541
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Eastwood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Eastwood Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
1101 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Environmental Learning Community (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 000-0000
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 000-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 718 students
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baltimore City, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Baltimore City, MD include Rodgers Forge Elementary School, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Stoneleigh Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Baltimore City?
165 public schools are located in Baltimore City.
What percentage of students in Baltimore City go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Baltimore City are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore City?
Baltimore City public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Baltimore City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Baltimore City include: Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 vs. Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237, Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 vs. Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, James Mchenry Elementary Middle School vs. Franklin Square Elementary Middle School
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