For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 715 students in 21201, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21201, MD are Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women and The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21201 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21201, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21201, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Gr: 6-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
507 W Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0783
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0783
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
21201, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Career Center At Briscoe (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
900 Druid Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 21201, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21201, MD include Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women and The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21201?
2 public elementary schools are located in 21201.
What is the racial composition of students in 21201?
21201 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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