For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 138 students in 21204, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21204, MD are Baltimore County Home & Hospital, Home Assignments-secondary and Ridge/ruxton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21204 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21204, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21204, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore County Home & Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Home Assignments-secondary
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
21204, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Afternoon Group Learning Centers (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Gr: Inquire with school
Extended Day Learning Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21204, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21204, MD include Baltimore County Home & Hospital, Home Assignments-secondary and Ridge/ruxton School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21204?
3 public middle schools are located in 21204.
What is the racial composition of students in 21204?
21204 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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