For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,532 students in 21215, MD (there are 7 private schools, serving 963 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 21215, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21215, MD are Cross Country Elementary Middle School, Arlington Elementary School and Milbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21215 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21215, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21215, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross Country Elementary Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3705 W Rogers Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0567
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0567
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Milbrook Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Crest Heights Rd
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 887-1225
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 887-1225
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Creative City Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2810 Shirley Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(443) 642-3600
Baltimore, MD 21215
(443) 642-3600
Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Park Heights Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2835 Virginia Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0550
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0550
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fallstaff Elementary Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Fallstaff Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0682
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0682
Gr: PK-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Frederick Douglass High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-7821
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-7821
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Callaway Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Fernhill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0604
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0604
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #99.
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3935 Hilton Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0636
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0636
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Pimlico Elementary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Gr: PK-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21215, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21215, MD include Cross Country Elementary Middle School, Arlington Elementary School and Milbrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21215?
10 public schools are located in 21215.
What percentage of students in 21215 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 21215 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21215?
21215 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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