Best Schools in Baltimore City, MD
Baltimore City, MD has a total of 218 schools including 60 high schools, 16 middle schools and 141 elementary schools. A total of 94,938 students attend Baltimore City, MD schools. On average, schools in Baltimore City score 12% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Baltimore City underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Baltimore City, MD
Baltimore City, MD has 60 high schools with 30,209 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Baltimore City score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Baltimore City underperform expectations.
1. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1555 Students
2. Baltimore City College
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1497 Students
3. Central High
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King And Queen County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students
4. Claremont School
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 51 Students
5. Baltimore School For The Arts
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
6. Western High
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students
7. Bard High School Early College
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students
8. Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
9. Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 37 Students
10. Renaissance Academy
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
Best Middle Schools in Baltimore City, MD
Baltimore City, MD has 16 middle schools with 10,240 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Baltimore City score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Baltimore City don't meet expectations.
1. Severna Park Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1399 Students
2. Central Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1299 Students
3. Old Mill Middle South
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 979 Students
4. Wiley H. Bates Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students
5. Southern Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
6. Northeast Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
7. Marley Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 924 Students
8. The Crossroads School
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
9. Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 221 Students
10. Vanguard Collegiate Middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 343 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Baltimore City, MD
Baltimore City, MD has 141 elementary schools with 54,343 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Baltimore City score 10% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 16% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Baltimore City don't meet expectations.
1. Roland Park Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1365 Students
2. Thomas Johnson Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 518 Students
3. King & Queen Elementary
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King And Queen County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 274 Students
4. Hampstead Hill Academy
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 861 Students
5. The Green School Of Baltimore
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 162 Students
6. Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 330 Students
7. Tunbridge Public Charter School
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 479 Students
8. The Mount Washington School
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 549 Students
9. Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 589 Students
10. City Neighbors Hamilton
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 235 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Baltimore City, MD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Baltimore City, MD has a total population of 585,708 with 25% 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 Baltimore City, 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 Baltimore City, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Baltimore City, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Baltimore City, 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 Baltimore City, MD Internet Health Assessment.
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