For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 895 students in 21204, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21204, MD are Riderwood Elementary School, West Towson Elementary School and Baltimore County Home & Hospital. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21204 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21204, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21204, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riderwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1711 Landrake Rd
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3568
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3568
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
West Towson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6916 North Charles Street
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3893
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3893
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Baltimore County Home & Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Grades: PK-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Home Assignments-elementary
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Grades: 4
| 1 students
21204, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Afternoon Group Learning Centers (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Extended Day Learning Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 21204, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21204, MD include Riderwood Elementary School, West Towson Elementary School and Baltimore County Home & Hospital.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21204?
5 public elementary schools are located in 21204.
What is the racial composition of students in 21204?
21204 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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