For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 7,744 students in 21224, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 21224, MD are Hampstead Hill Academy, Patterson Park Public Charter School and Berkshire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21224 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21224, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21224, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Gr: PK-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7431 Poplar Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7008
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7008
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6820 Fait Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9300
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9300
Gr: PK-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Colgate Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7735 Gough Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 809-7010
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 809-7010
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Holabird Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Imla Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9086
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9086
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 O'donnell Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9083
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9083
Gr: PK-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
William Paca Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9148
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9148
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
John Ruhrah Elementary Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Rappolla Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9125
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9125
Gr: PK-8 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3223 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9381
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9381
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
231 S Eaton Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2792
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2792
Gr: PK-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 21224, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 21224, MD include Hampstead Hill Academy, Patterson Park Public Charter School and Berkshire Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21224?
11 public preschools are located in 21224.
What is the racial composition of students in 21224?
21224 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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