For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,129 students in 21117, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21117, MD are Deer Park Elementary School, Lyons Mill Elementary School and New Town Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21117 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21117, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21117, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9809 Lyons Mill Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-0723
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-0723
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lyons Mill Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9435 Lyons Mill Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 809-1719
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 809-1719
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
New Town Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4924 New Town Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1541
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1541
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Owings Mills Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10824 Reistertown Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1710
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1710
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Timber Grove Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Academy Ave
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1714
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 887-1714
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 21117, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21117, MD include Deer Park Elementary School, Lyons Mill Elementary School and New Town Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21117?
5 public elementary schools are located in 21117.
What is the racial composition of students in 21117?
21117 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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