For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 585 students in the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sandtown Winchester are New Song Academy and Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Rank: #22.
Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Gold Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore, MD include New Song Academy and Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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