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Best Halethorpe Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,745 students in Halethorpe, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Halethorpe, 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.
Halethorpe, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Halethorpe have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Halethorpe, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Relay Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5885 Selford Rd
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Sulphur Spring Rd
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Maple Ave
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5525 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
Gr: 6-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Baltimore Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Annapolis Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-0919
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Lansdowne Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Alma Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1408
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3298 Kessler Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1428
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Lansdowne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Lansdowne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1411
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Halethorpe, Maryland

Halethorpe, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridge Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1740 Twin Springs Rd
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 elementary schools in Halethorpe, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Halethorpe, MD include Relay Elementary School, Arbutus Elementary School and Halethorpe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Halethorpe?
9 public elementary schools are located in Halethorpe.
What is the racial composition of students in Halethorpe?
Halethorpe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Halethorpe are often viewed compared to one another?

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