For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,609 students in 21216, MD.
The top ranked public charter schools in 21216, MD are Empowerment Academy, Coppin Academy and Kipp Harmony Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø charter schools in zipcode 21216 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in 21216, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best 21216, MD ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Coppin Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Gr: PK-8 | 1,390 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Connexions A Community Based Arts School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Gr: 6-12 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
21216, Maryland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Poplar Grove Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Gr: 2-5 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Gr: 6-12 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
2801 N. Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 3-5 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
2000 Edgewood St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3327
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3327
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2801 North Dukeland St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3330
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3330
Gr: 10-12 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2670
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2670
Gr: 6-12 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1101 Braddish Ave
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0519
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0519
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2000 Edgewood St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0723
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0723
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
2801 N. Dukeland St.
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-0955
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-0955
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
2000 Edgewood St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0721
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0721
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2801 N Dukeland St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0665
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0665
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Youth Education Academy At Woodbourne (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2801 Dukeland St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-1891
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-1891
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 21216, MD?
The top ranked public charter schools in 21216, MD include Empowerment Academy, Coppin Academy and Kipp Harmony Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 21216?
4 public charter schools are located in 21216.
What is the racial composition of students in 21216?
21216 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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