For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 796 students in 21217, MD.
The top ranked public charter schools in 21217, MD are Midtown Academy, Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy and New Song Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 21217 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in 21217, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best 21217, MD Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Grades: K-8
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
New Song Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
21217, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
1500 Harlem Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2110
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2110
Grades: 6-12
| 139 students
1624 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0779
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0779
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
701 Gold St
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
1311 N Gilmor St
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0820
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0820
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
1807 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-1362
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-1362
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
1807 Harlem Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2320
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2320
Grades: K-5
| 139 students
Upton School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
811 W Lanvale St
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0775
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0775
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
2235 N Fulton Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0628
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0628
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 21217, MD?
The top ranked public charter schools in 21217, MD include Midtown Academy, Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy and New Song Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 21217?
3 public charter schools are located in 21217.
What is the racial composition of students in 21217?
21217 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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