For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,468 students in 21220, MD (there are , serving 211 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 21220, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21220, MD are Oliver Beach Elementary School, Chase Elementary School and Martin Boulevard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21220 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21220, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21220, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oliver Beach Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12912 Cunninghill Cove Rd
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-5943
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-5943
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chase Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11701 Eastern Ave
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-5940
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-5940
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Martin Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Riverton Rd
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-0158
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-0158
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Glenmar Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9700 Community Dr
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-0127
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-0127
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Victory Villa Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Compass Rd
Middle River, MD 21220
(443) 809-0184
Middle River, MD 21220
(443) 809-0184
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #66.
Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Carrollwood Rd
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-5945
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-5945
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #77.
Crossroads Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11640 Crossroads Circle
Middle River, MD 21220
(443) 809-2275
Middle River, MD 21220
(443) 809-2275
Grades: 7-8
| 21 students
Rank: #88.
Middle River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Middle River Rd
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-0165
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-0165
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: #99.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Kingston Rd
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-0138
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-0138
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
21220, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connections Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9610 Pulaski Park Drive
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-2373
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-2373
Grades: K-11
| 123 students
Evening High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9610 Pulaski Park Dr Suite 21
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-2270
Middle River, MD 21220
(410) 887-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21220, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21220, MD include Oliver Beach Elementary School, Chase Elementary School and Martin Boulevard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21220?
9 public schools are located in 21220.
What percentage of students in 21220 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 21220 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21220?
21220 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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