Best Schools in 21286, MD
21286, MD has 18 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 14,856 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 21286 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21286, MD
The top high schools in 21286, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Towson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1676 Students
2. Loch Raven High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 891 Students
3. Parkville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2200 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21286, MD
The top middle schools in 21286, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgely Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1061 Students
2. Dumbarton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students
3. Pine Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
4. Loch Raven Technical Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21286, MD
The top elementary schools in 21286, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Towson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
2. Stoneleigh Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 664 Students
3. Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
4. Hampton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 773 Students
5. Oakleigh Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
6. Pleasant Plains Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
7. Halstead Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
8. Bridges Montessori Of Towson, Inc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridges Montessori Of Towson, Inc • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21286, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21286, MD has a total population of 20,066 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21286, 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 21286, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21286, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21286, 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 21286, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21286, MD
How many schools are in 21286, MD?
21286, MD has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,856 students in total.
How do schools in 21286 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 21286 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 21286 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21286?
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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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 33%
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