For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,196 students in 21228, MD (there are , serving 1,378 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 21228, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21228, MD are Western School Of Technology, Westchester Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21228 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21228, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21228, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western School Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Kenwood Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0840
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0840
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #22.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Old Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-1088
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-1088
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0820
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0820
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #44.
Catonsville High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
421 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0808
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0808
Grades: 9-12
| 1,733 students
Rank: #55.
Catonsville Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0800
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #66.
Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 S Rolling Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0934
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0934
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #77.
Woodbridge Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 Pleasant Valley Dr
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0857
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0857
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #88.
Westowne Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Harlem Ln
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0854
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0854
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #99.
Catonsville Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Edmondson Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0803
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0803
Grades: 6-8
| 793 students
Rank: #1010.
Johnnycake Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Craigmont Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0823
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0823
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21228, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21228, MD include Western School Of Technology, Westchester Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21228?
10 public schools are located in 21228.
What percentage of students in 21228 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 21228 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21228?
21228 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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