For the 2025 school year, there are 125 public elementary schools serving 57,496 students in Baltimore, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Baltimore, MD are Rodgers Forge Elementary School, Stoneleigh Elementary School and Summit Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baltimore, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Baltimore have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Baltimore, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rodgers Forge Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 887-3582
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 887-3582
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Stoneleigh Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Pemberton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3600
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3600
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Summit Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6920 Diana Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-1210
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-1210
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Gr: PK-8 | 890 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Gr: PK-8 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Roland Park Elementary Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5207 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Gr: PK-8 | 1,345 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Gr: PK-7 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
The Green School Of Baltimore
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Dumbarton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3176
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3176
Gr: 6-8 | 1,071 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 William Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Hampden Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 E Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Gr: PK-8 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
The Mount Washington School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 727 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
City Neighbors Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2020.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7431 Poplar Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7008
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7008
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Hamilton Elementary Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Old Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Gr: PK-8 | 837 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Cross Country Elementary Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1919 N Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Gr: 2-8 | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1327 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Scott Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
Baltimore International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Gr: K-8 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6377
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6377
Gr: PK-7 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Clay Hill Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6410 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
The Crossroads School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
531 Dale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-5232
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-5232
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3333.
Lakeland Elementary Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2921 Stranden Road
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1406
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1406
Gr: PK-8 | 1,052 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 E Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Gr: PK-8 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3705 W Rogers Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0567
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0567
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
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Baltimore, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Learning Community (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6435
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6435
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Afya Public Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2800 Brendan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Gr: 8 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
800 Poplar Grove Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Alternative Education School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
200 E North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Gr: 1-11 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Gr: 2-5 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1601 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Gr: 6-10 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2555 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Gr: 6-12 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
6820 Fait Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Gr: 8-12 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
1601 East Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
2801 N. Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
2200 Sinclair Ln
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Gr: 6-9 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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%
1130 N Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
1500 Harlem Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2110
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2110
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
801 S Highland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Gr: 7-8 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Catonsville Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
605 S Chapelgate Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Gr: 9-12
Central Career Center At Briscoe (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
900 Druid Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1400 Exeter Hall Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1000 Lancaster
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Gr: PK-9 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 20%
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
Gr: 3-5 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
3750 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Gr: PK-8
1000 N Montford Ave
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4701 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Gr: 7-8 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5000 Truesdale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 984-1541
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 984-1541
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Eastwood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1101 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Environmental Learning Community (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 000-0000
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 000-0000
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1624 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0779
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0779
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Baltimore, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Baltimore, MD include Rodgers Forge Elementary School, Stoneleigh Elementary School and Summit Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Baltimore?
125 public elementary schools are located in Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore?
Baltimore public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Baltimore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Baltimore include: Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 vs. Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237, Franklin Square Elementary Middle School vs. James Mchenry Elementary Middle School, James Mchenry Elementary Middle School vs. Franklin Square Elementary Middle School
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