For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,406 students in 21230, MD (there are , serving 236 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 21230, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21230, MD are Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School, Federal Hill Preparatory Academy and Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 21230 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21230, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21230, MD ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle 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
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
(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-8
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle 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
| 674 students
Rank: #44.
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary 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-5
| 287 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeland Elementary Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2921 Stranden Road
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1406
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1406
Grades: PK-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #77.
Morrell Park Elementary Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Tolley Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-3426
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-3426
Grades: PK-8
| 429 students
Rank: #88.
Digital Harbor High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Covington Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 984-1256
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 984-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #99.
Westport Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Nevada Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-3396
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-3396
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
21230, Maryland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1100 Covington St
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1500
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1500
Grades: 12
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21230, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21230, MD include Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School, Federal Hill Preparatory Academy and Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 21230?
9 public schools are located in 21230.
What percentage of students in 21230 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 21230 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21230?
21230 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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