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Best Baltimore Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 129 public elementary schools serving 58,971 students in Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Baltimore, MD are Rodgers Forge Elementary School, Stoneleigh Elementary School and Summit Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baltimore, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Baltimore have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Baltimore, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rodgers Forge Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
250 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 887-3582
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Stoneleigh Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Pemberton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3600
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Summit Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6920 Diana Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-1210
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Gr: PK-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Gr: PK-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Roland Park Elementary Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5207 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Gr: PK-8 | 1,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Claremont School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Kane Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 545-3380
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
The Green School Of Baltimore
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Dumbarton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Dumbarton Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 809-3176
Gr: 6-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1040 William Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Hampden Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1425 E Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
The Mount Washington School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #1717.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2121.
City Neighbors Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7431 Poplar Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7008
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2424.
Hamilton Elementary Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Old Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Gr: PK-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Cross Country Elementary Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 N Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1327 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Scott Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Baltimore International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6377
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Clay Hill Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6410 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 450-4556
Gr: K-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
The Crossroads School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
531 Dale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 887-5232
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3535.
Lakeland Elementary Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2921 Stranden Road
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1406
Gr: PK-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Baltimore, MD include Rodgers Forge Elementary School, Stoneleigh Elementary School and Summit Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Baltimore?
129 public elementary schools are located in Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore?
Baltimore public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Baltimore are often viewed compared to one another?

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