For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,847 students in 21217, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 21217, MD are Mount Royal Elementary Middle School, Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy and Matthew A. Henson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21217 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21217, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21217, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Matthew A. Henson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Payson Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0776
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0776
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
New Song Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2011 Linden Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0837
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0837
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Harlem Park Elementary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 W Lafayette Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0633
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0633
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Gold Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 21217, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 21217, MD include Mount Royal Elementary Middle School, Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy and Matthew A. Henson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21217?
7 public preschools are located in 21217.
What is the racial composition of students in 21217?
21217 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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