For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,855 students in 21205, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 21205 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21205, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21205, MD Public Preschools (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%
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 preschools in 21205, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools are located in 21205?
3 public preschools are located in 21205.
What is the racial composition of students in 21205?
21205 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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