Best Schools in 21229, MD
21229, MD has 28 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 18,492 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 21229 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21229, MD
The top high schools in 21229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Catonsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students
2. Lansdowne High
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1410 Students
3. Woodlawn High
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1815 Students
4. Edmondson-westside High
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 859 Students
5. Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
6. Green Street Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 854 Students
7. Frederick Douglass High
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 663 Students
8. Forest Park High
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 826 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21229, MD
The top middle schools in 21229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Catonsville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
2. Arbutus Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
3. Booker T. Washington Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 157 Students
4. Southwest Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21229, MD
The top elementary schools in 21229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Catonsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
2. Arbutus Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
3. Halethorpe Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
4. Westowne Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
5. North Bend Elementary/middle
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 439 Students
6. Wildwood Elementary/middle
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 793 Students
7. Beechfield Elementary/middle
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 583 Students
8. Violetville Elementary/middle
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 351 Students
9. Thomas Jefferson Elementary/middle
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 299 Students
10. Edmondson Heights Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21229, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21229, MD has a total population of 43,303 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21229, 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 21229, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21229, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21229, 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 21229, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21229, MD
How many schools are in 21229, MD?
21229, MD has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 18,492 students in total.
How do schools in 21229 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 21229 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 21229 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21229?
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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