For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,097 students in 21227, MD (there are , serving 324 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 21227, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21227, MD are Relay Elementary School, Arbutus Elementary School and Halethorpe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21227 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21227, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21227, MD Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Relay Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5885 Selford Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1426
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1426
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Arbutus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Sulphur Spring Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1400
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Halethorpe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Maple Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1406
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1406
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Arbutus Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
Gr: 6-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Lansdowne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Hollins Ferry Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1415
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1415
Gr: 9-12 | 1,352 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Baltimore Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Annapolis Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-0919
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-0919
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Lansdowne Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Alma Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1408
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1408
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3298 Kessler Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1428
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1428
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Lansdowne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Lansdowne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1411
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1411
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
21227, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridge Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1740 Twin Springs Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-6832
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-6832
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21227, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21227, MD include Relay Elementary School, Arbutus Elementary School and Halethorpe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21227?
10 public schools are located in 21227.
What percentage of students in 21227 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 21227 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21227?
21227 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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