For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,690 students in 21237, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21237, MD are Shady Spring Elementary School and Red House Run Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21237 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21237, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21237, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shady Spring Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8868 Goldenwood Rd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-0509
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-0509
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Red House Run Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Old Philadelphia Rd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-0506
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-0506
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
7649 Gum Spring Road
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-8519
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-8519
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
21237, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Golden Ring Middle School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
6700 Kenwood Ave
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-0130
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-0130
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Inverness Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8200 Old Philadelphia Rd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-7575
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-7575
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 21237, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21237, MD include Shady Spring Elementary School and Red House Run Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21237?
3 public elementary schools are located in 21237.
What is the racial composition of students in 21237?
21237 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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