For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,655 students in 21205, MD (there are , serving 36 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 21205, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21205, MD are Claremont School, Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School and Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21205 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21205, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21205, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claremont School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 Erdman Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 E Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Grades: PK-8
| 767 students
Rank: #33.
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Ashland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 642-2060
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 642-2060
Grades: PK-8
| 720 students
Rank: #44.
Tench Tilghman Elementary Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Patterson Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9247
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9247
Grades: PK-8
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
National Academy Foundation
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
540 N Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 984-1594
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 984-1594
Grades: 6-12
| 753 students
21205, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 North Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9296
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9296
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21205, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21205, MD include Claremont School, Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School and Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership.
How many public schools are located in 21205?
5 public schools are located in 21205.
What percentage of students in 21205 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 21205 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21205?
21205 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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