Best Schools in 21224, MD
21224, MD has 33 public schools (9 high, 3 middle, 21 elementary) serving 24,961 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in 21224 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21224, MD
The top high schools in 21224, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Patapsco High And Center For Arts
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students
2. Paul Laurence Dunbar High
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students
3. Patterson High
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1335 Students
4. Overlea High
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1365 Students
5. Dundalk High
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2193 Students
6. Carver Vocational-technical High
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1020 Students
7. Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 755 Students
8. National Academy Foundation
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 828 Students
9. The Reach! Partnership School
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21224, MD
The top middle schools in 21224, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deep Creek Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 752 Students
2. Holabird Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 912 Students
3. Dundalk Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21224, MD
The top elementary schools in 21224, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hampstead Hill Academy
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 861 Students
2. Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 589 Students
3. Armistead Gardens Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 756 Students
4. Red House Run Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
5. Patterson Park Public Charter School
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 727 Students
6. Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 855 Students
7. Clay Hill Public Charter School
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 256 Students
8. Norwood Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 524 Students
9. Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 699 Students
10. Berkshire Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21224, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21224, MD has a total population of 54,547 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21224, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21224, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21224, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21224, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 21224, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21224, MD
How many schools are in 21224, MD?
21224, MD has 33 public schools: 9 high schools, 3 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 24,961 students in total.
How do schools in 21224 perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in 21224 score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in 21224 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21224?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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