For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,347 students in 21401, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 21401, MD are Annapolis High School, Mary Moss At Adams Academy and Phoenix Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21401 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21401, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21401 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Annapolis High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21401, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Annapolis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-5240
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-5240
Grades: 9-12
| 2,089 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Moss At Adams Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Grades: 6-9
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Cedar Park Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Grades: 2-12
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
Studio 39
Alternative School
291 Locust Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 280-1501
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 280-1501
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
21401, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Annapolis Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
J. Albert Adams Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Phoenix Center Annapolis (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
291 Locust Ave
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 21401, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 21401, MD include Annapolis High School, Mary Moss At Adams Academy and Phoenix Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 21401?
4 public high schools are located in 21401.
What is the racial composition of students in 21401?
21401 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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