For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,958 students in 21001, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21001, MD are Center For Educational Opportunity, Bakerfield Elementary School and Swan Creek School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21001 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21001, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21001, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center For Educational Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Bakerfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36 Baker St
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5518
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5518
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Swan Creek School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
253 Paradise Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Grades: 2-12
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Edmund St
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5530
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5530
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Halls Cross Roads Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Bel Air Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5524
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5524
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Aberdeen Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Mount Royal Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5510
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5510
Grades: 6-8
| 1,058 students
21001, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Grades: 8-11
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 21001, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21001, MD include Center For Educational Opportunity, Bakerfield Elementary School and Swan Creek School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21001?
6 public elementary schools are located in 21001.
What is the racial composition of students in 21001?
21001 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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