For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,910 students in 21224, MD.
The top ranked public charter schools in 21224, MD are Hampstead Hill Academy, Clay Hill Public Charter School and Patterson Park Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 21224 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in 21224, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best 21224, MD Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Grades: PK-8
| 890 students
Rank: #22.
Clay Hill Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6410 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 727 students
21224, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6820 Fait Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Grades: 8-12
| 488 students
801 S Highland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Grades: 7-8
| 272 students
Eastwood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
801 S. Highland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-3182
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-3182
Grades: 6-12
| 650 students
101 S Ellwood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9133
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9133
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
6820 Fait Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9291
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9291
Grades: 7-8
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 21224, MD?
The top ranked public charter schools in 21224, MD include Hampstead Hill Academy, Clay Hill Public Charter School and Patterson Park Public Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 21224?
3 public charter schools are located in 21224.
What is the racial composition of students in 21224?
21224 public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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