Best 21030 Maryland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,814 students in 21030, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 692 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 21030, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21030, MD are Warren Elementary School, Cockeysville Middle School and Padonia International Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21030 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21030, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best 21030, MD Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 Bosley Rd
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 887-7665
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Cockeysville Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10401 Greenside Dr
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(443) 809-7626
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Padonia International Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9834 Greenside Dr
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 887-7646
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 21030, MD?
How many public schools are located in 21030?
3 public schools are located in 21030.
What percentage of students in 21030 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 21030 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21030?
21030 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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