For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,714 students in 21212, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21212, MD are Tunbridge Public Charter School, Govans Elementary School and Walter P. Carter Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21212 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21212, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21212, MD Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Govans Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5801 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Walter P. Carter Elementary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6271
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6271
Gr: PK-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
21212, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Woodbourne Ave
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
1101 Winston Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4520 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6358
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6358
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21212, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21212, MD include Tunbridge Public Charter School, Govans Elementary School and Walter P. Carter Elementary Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in 21212?
3 public preschools are located in 21212.
What is the racial composition of students in 21212?
21212 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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