For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 970 students in 21204, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21204, MD are West Towson Elementary School, Riderwood Elementary School and Baltimore County Home & Hospital. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21204 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21204, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21204, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Towson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6916 North Charles Street
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3893
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3893
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Riderwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1711 Landrake Rd
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3568
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3568
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Baltimore County Home & Hospital
Special Education 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: #44.
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 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Home Assignments-elementary
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Gr: PK-5 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 21204, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21204, MD include West Towson Elementary School, Riderwood Elementary School and Baltimore County Home & Hospital.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21204?
5 public elementary schools are located in 21204.
What is the racial composition of students in 21204?
21204 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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