For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 702 students in 21223, MD.
The top ranked public charter schools in 21223, MD are Southwest Baltimore Charter School and Frederick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 21223 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in 21223, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best 21223, MD Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Herkimer Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Frederick Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Frederick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
21223, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 N Pulaski Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1364
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1364
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
424 S Pulaski St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1355
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1355
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
200 Font Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1421
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1421
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
30 S Gilmor Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1387
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1387
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 21223, MD?
The top ranked public charter schools in 21223, MD include Southwest Baltimore Charter School and Frederick Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 21223?
2 public charter schools are located in 21223.
What is the racial composition of students in 21223?
21223 public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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