For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,152 students in 21202, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21202, MD are Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School and Baltimore Design School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21202 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21202, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best 21202, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Baltimore Design School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Barclay Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 642-2311
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 642-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Eager Street Academy
Alternative School
926 Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21202, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21202, MD include Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School and Baltimore Design School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21202?
3 public middle schools are located in 21202.
What is the racial composition of students in 21202?
21202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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