For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,423 students in 21001, MD (there are , serving 184 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 21001, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21001, MD are Aberdeen High School, Bakerfield Elementary School and Center For Educational Opportunity. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21001 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21001, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21001, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aberdeen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Bakerfield Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 Baker St
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5518
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5518
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Center For Educational Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Edmund St
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5530
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5530
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Swan Creek School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
253 Paradise Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Gr: 2-12 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Halls Cross Roads Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Bel Air Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5524
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5524
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Aberdeen Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Mount Royal Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5510
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5510
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
21001, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Gr: 8-11 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21001, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21001, MD include Aberdeen High School, Bakerfield Elementary School and Center For Educational Opportunity.
How many public schools are located in 21001?
7 public schools are located in 21001.
What percentage of students in 21001 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 21001 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21001?
21001 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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