For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,608 students in 21205, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21205, MD are Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School, Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership and Tench Tilghman Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21205 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21205, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21205, MD Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 E Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Gr: PK-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Ashland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 642-2060
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 642-2060
Gr: PK-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Tench Tilghman Elementary Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Patterson Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9247
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9247
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
National Academy Foundation
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
540 N Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 984-1594
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 984-1594
Gr: 6-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
21205, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 North Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9296
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9296
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21205, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21205, MD include Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School, Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership and Tench Tilghman Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21205?
4 public middle schools are located in 21205.
What is the racial composition of students in 21205?
21205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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