For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,540 students in 21040, MD.
The top ranked public schools in 21040, MD are Edgewood High School, Edgewood Elementary School and Deerfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21040 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21040, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21040, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1500
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,417 students
Rank: #22.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Cedar Dr
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1540
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1540
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2307 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1535
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1535
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #44.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1518
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1518
Grades: 6-8
| 994 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21040, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21040, MD include Edgewood High School, Edgewood Elementary School and Deerfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21040?
4 public schools are located in 21040.
What is the racial composition of students in 21040?
21040 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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