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Baltimore City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 123 public elementary schools serving 56,703 students in Baltimore City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Maryland.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Baltimore City School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
151 Schools
1,156 Schools
# Students
75,708 Students
615,932 Students
# Teachers
5,007 Teachers
44,217 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baltimore City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Graduation Rate
70%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.74
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
19%
23%
% Black
71%
32%
% White
7%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,096 is higher than the state median of $19,554. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,259 is higher than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,673 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$1,610 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,096
$19,554
Spending / Student
$21,259
$18,481
Best Baltimore City School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Gr: PK-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Gr: PK-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Roland Park Elementary Middle 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
Gr: PK-8 | 1,345 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Gr: PK-7 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Tunbridge ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
The Green School Of Baltimore
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
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 William Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Hampden Elementary Middle 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
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 E Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Gr: PK-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
The Mount Washington School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
Patterson Park ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
City Neighbors Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Baltimore Montessori ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Hamilton Elementary Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Old Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Gr: PK-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Cross Country Elementary Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School
Special Education 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
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1919 N Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Gr: 2-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1327 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Scott Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Baltimore International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Gr: K-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6377
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6377
Gr: PK-7 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Clay Hill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6410 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
The Crossroads School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Lakeland Elementary Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2921 Stranden Road
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1406
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1406
Gr: PK-8 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 E Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Gr: PK-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3705 W Rogers Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0567
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0567
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Billie Holiday Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W Mosher Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
Gr: PK-3 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Ashland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 642-2060
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 642-2060
Gr: PK-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
North Bend Elementary Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
181 North Bend Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0376
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0376
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Harford Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1919 N Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9341
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9341
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Chester Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9300
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9300
Gr: PK-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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