For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 267 students in the neighborhood of Heritage Crossing, Baltimore, MD.
The top ranked public schools in Heritage Crossing are Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Heritage Crossing, Baltimore, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Heritage Crossing, Baltimore, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
507 W Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0783
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0783
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Heritage Crossing, Baltimore, MD?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Heritage Crossing, Baltimore, MD include Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Heritage Crossing, Baltimore?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Heritage Crossing, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Heritage Crossing, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Heritage Crossing, Baltimore public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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