For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,904 students in 21211, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21211, MD are Medfield Heights Elementary School, Hampden Elementary Middle School and Academy For College And Career Exploration. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21211 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21211, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21211, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Grades: PK-7
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Hampden Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Grades: PK-8
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Academy For College And Career Exploration
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Grades: 6-12
| 957 students
21211, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3750 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Independence School Local I (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(443) 642-2504
Baltimore, MD 21211
(443) 642-2504
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
1300 W 36th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6456
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6456
Grades: 8
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 21211, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21211, MD include Medfield Heights Elementary School, Hampden Elementary Middle School and Academy For College And Career Exploration.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21211?
3 public elementary schools are located in 21211.
What is the racial composition of students in 21211?
21211 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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