For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,960 students in 21211, MD (there are 4 private schools, serving 358 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 21211, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21211, MD are Medfield Heights Elementary School, Hampden Elementary Middle School and Academy For College And Career Exploration. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21211 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21211, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21211, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Hampden Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Academy For College And Career Exploration
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Gr: 6-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21211, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21211, MD include Medfield Heights Elementary School, Hampden Elementary Middle School and Academy For College And Career Exploration.
How many public schools are located in 21211?
3 public schools are located in 21211.
What percentage of students in 21211 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 21211 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21211?
21211 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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