For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 915 students in 21401, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21401, MD are Wiley H. Bates Middle School, Phoenix Academy and Mary Moss At Adams Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21401 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21401, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21401, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wiley H. Bates Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Chase Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-0270
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-0270
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Cedar Park Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Gr: 2-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Mary Moss At Adams Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Gr: 6-9 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
21401, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Annapolis Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 89%
J. Albert Adams Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Phoenix Center Annapolis (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
291 Locust Ave
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Gr: K-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21401, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21401, MD include Wiley H. Bates Middle School, Phoenix Academy and Mary Moss At Adams Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 21401?
3 public middle schools are located in 21401.
What is the racial composition of students in 21401?
21401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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