For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,057 students in 21223, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 21223, MD are Franklin Square Elementary Middle School, James Mchenry Elementary Middle School and Southwest Baltimore Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21223 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21223, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21223, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Square Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0795
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0795
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
James Mchenry Elementary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 S Schroeder Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1621
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1621
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Herkimer Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary At Bentalou
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
220 N Bentalou Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1385
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1385
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #55.
Frederick Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Frederick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 21223, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 21223, MD include Franklin Square Elementary Middle School, James Mchenry Elementary Middle School and Southwest Baltimore Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in 21223?
5 public preschools are located in 21223.
What is the racial composition of students in 21223?
21223 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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