For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 492 students in 21201, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21201, MD are Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21201 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21201, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21201, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Grades: 6-12
| 470 students
21201, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Career Center At Briscoe (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
900 Druid Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21201, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21201, MD include Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women.
How many public middle schools are located in 21201?
2 public middle schools are located in 21201.
What is the racial composition of students in 21201?
21201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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