For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,770 students in 21212, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 21212, MD are Tunbridge Public Charter School, Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School and Govans Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21212 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21212, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21212, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Govans Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5801 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Walter P. Carter Elementary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6271
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6271
Gr: PK-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 21212, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 21212, MD include Tunbridge Public Charter School, Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School and Govans Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21212?
4 public preschools are located in 21212.
What is the racial composition of students in 21212?
21212 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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