Best Schools in 21226, MD
21226, MD has 22 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 20,109 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 21226 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21226, MD
The top high schools in 21226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1390 Students
2. Glen Burnie High
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Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2324 Students
3. North County High
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Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2451 Students
4. Dundalk High
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2193 Students
5. Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 755 Students
6. National Academy Foundation
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 828 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21226, MD
The top middle schools in 21226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
2. Brooklyn Park Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 775 Students
3. Marley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 924 Students
4. Dundalk Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21226, MD
The top elementary schools in 21226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riviera Beach Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
2. Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 589 Students
3. Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus
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Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 830 Students
4. Sunset Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
5. Solley Elementary
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 705 Students
6. Point Pleasant Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
7. Park Elementary
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
8. Curtis Bay Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
9. North Glen Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
10. Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/middle
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 694 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21226, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21226, MD has a total population of 6,816 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21226, 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 21226, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21226, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21226, 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 21226, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21226, MD
How many schools are in 21226, MD?
21226, MD has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 20,109 students in total.
How do schools in 21226 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 21226 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 21226 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21226?
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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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations