For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,382 students in 21216, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21216, MD are Empowerment Academy, Kipp Harmony Academy and Windsor Hills Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21216 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21216, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21216, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Gr: PK-8 | 1,390 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Windsor Hills Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Alto Road
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0595
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0595
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
William S. Baer School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 N Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Gr: PK-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Connexions A Community Based Arts School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Gr: 6-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Rosemont Elementary Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2777 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0574
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0574
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Katherine Johnson Global Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0581
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0581
Gr: 3-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
21216, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Poplar Grove Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Gr: 2-5 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Gr: 6-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
2801 N. Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dr. Lillie M. Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Gr: 3-5 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
2000 Edgewood St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3327
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3327
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2801 North Dukeland St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3330
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3330
Gr: 10-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2670
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2670
Gr: 6-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1101 Braddish Ave
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0519
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0519
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2000 Edgewood St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0723
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0723
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
2801 N. Dukeland St.
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-0955
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-0955
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
2000 Edgewood St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0721
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0721
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2801 N Dukeland St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0665
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0665
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Youth Education Academy At Woodbourne (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2801 Dukeland St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-1891
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-1891
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21216, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21216, MD include Empowerment Academy, Kipp Harmony Academy and Windsor Hills Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21216?
7 public middle schools are located in 21216.
What is the racial composition of students in 21216?
21216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).