For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,633 students in 21227, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21227, MD are Relay Elementary School, Arbutus Elementary School and Halethorpe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21227 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21227, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21227, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Relay Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5885 Selford Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1426
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1426
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Arbutus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Sulphur Spring Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1400
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Halethorpe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Maple Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1406
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1406
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Arbutus Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Baltimore Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Annapolis Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-0919
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-0919
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Lansdowne Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Alma Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1408
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1408
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3298 Kessler Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1428
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1428
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Lansdowne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Lansdowne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1411
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1411
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 21227, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21227, MD include Relay Elementary School, Arbutus Elementary School and Halethorpe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21227?
9 public elementary schools are located in 21227.
What is the racial composition of students in 21227?
21227 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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