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Best Baltimore Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public charter schools serving 14,278 students in Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Baltimore, MD are Hampstead Hill Academy, Tunbridge Public Charter School and The Green School Of Baltimore. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baltimore, MD public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in Baltimore have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 89% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Baltimore, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Gr: PK-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
The Green School Of Baltimore
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
City Neighbors Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Baltimore International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Clay Hill Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6410 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 450-4556
Gr: K-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
The Crossroads School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
City Neighbors High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2119
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Coppin Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1616.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Gr: PK-8 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Creative City Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2810 Shirley Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(443) 642-3600
Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Govans Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5801 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Wolfe Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
245 S Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
128 W Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Gr: 6-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2121.
Green Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 N Hilton Street
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Gr: 6-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
The Belair-edison School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3536 Brehms Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9150
Gr: PK-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
New Song Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2424.
City Springs Elementary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9165
Gr: PK-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Sinclair Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 320-9499
Gr: 5-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Connexions A Community Based Arts School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Gr: 6-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Herkimer Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Baltimore International Academy West
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Sidehill Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 291-2440
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Frederick Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Frederick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Baltimore Collegiate School For Boys
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Kirk Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-5320
Gr: 4-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Pimlico Elementary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4849 Pimlico Road
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 charter schools in Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Baltimore, MD include Hampstead Hill Academy, Tunbridge Public Charter School and The Green School Of Baltimore.
How many public charter schools are located in Baltimore?
31 public charter schools are located in Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore?
Baltimore public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 89% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Baltimore are often viewed compared to one another?

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