For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,609 students in 21216, MD.
The top ranked public charter schools in 21216, MD are Kipp Harmony Academy, Empowerment Academy and Coppin Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 21216 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in 21216, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best 21216, MD Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Grades: PK-8
| 1,390 students
Rank: #22.
Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Coppin Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Connexions A Community Based Arts School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Grades: 6-12
| 524 students
21216, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Poplar Grove Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Grades: 2-5
| 9 students
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Grades: 6-12
| 343 students
2801 N. Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Dr. Lillie M. Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Grades: 3-5
| 10 students
2000 Edgewood St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3327
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3327
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
2801 North Dukeland St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3330
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3330
Grades: 10-12
| 128 students
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2670
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2670
Grades: 6-12
| 370 students
1101 Braddish Ave
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0519
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0519
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
2000 Edgewood St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0723
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0723
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
2801 N. Dukeland St.
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-0955
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-0955
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
2000 Edgewood St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0721
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
2801 N Dukeland St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0665
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0665
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Youth Education Academy At Woodbourne (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2801 Dukeland St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-1891
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-1891
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 21216, MD?
The top ranked public charter schools in 21216, MD include Kipp Harmony Academy, Empowerment Academy and Coppin Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 21216?
4 public charter schools are located in 21216.
What is the racial composition of students in 21216?
21216 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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