For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 879 students in the neighborhood of Pigtown, Baltimore, MD.
The top ranked public schools in Pigtown are Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School and Southwest Baltimore Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pigtown, Baltimore, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pigtown, Baltimore, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1327 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Scott Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Herkimer Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pigtown, Baltimore, MD?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pigtown, Baltimore, MD include Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School and Southwest Baltimore Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pigtown, Baltimore?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pigtown, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pigtown, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Pigtown, Baltimore public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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