Best Schools in Baltimore City, MD
Baltimore City, MD has 214 public schools (37 high, 9 middle, 143 elementary) serving 93,382 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Baltimore City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Baltimore City, MD
The top high schools in Baltimore City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1555 Students
2. Baltimore School For The Arts
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
3. Western High
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students
4. Baltimore City College
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1497 Students
5. Paul Laurence Dunbar High
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students
6. Bard High School Early College
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students
7. City Neighbors High
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
8. Lansdowne High
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1410 Students
9. Baltimore Design School
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 496 Students
10. Reginald F. Lewis High
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students
Best Middle Schools in Baltimore City, MD
The top middle schools in Baltimore City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Crossroads School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
2. Booker T. Washington Middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 157 Students
3. Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 221 Students
4. Baltimore Collegiate School For Boys
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 325 Students
5. Stadium School
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students
6. The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 590 Students
7. Vanguard Collegiate Middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 343 Students
8. Dundalk Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
9. Katherine Johnson Global Academy
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 541 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Baltimore City, MD
The top elementary schools in Baltimore City, 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. Medfield Heights Elementary
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
3. Thomas Johnson Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 518 Students
4. Roland Park Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1365 Students
5. Hampden Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 488 Students
6. The Green School Of Baltimore
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 162 Students
7. Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 589 Students
8. Tunbridge Public Charter School
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 479 Students
9. Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
10. Mount Royal Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 791 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.
Questions About Schools in Baltimore City, MD
How many schools are in Baltimore City, MD?
Baltimore City, MD has 214 public schools: 37 high schools, 9 middle schools and 143 elementary schools, serving 93,382 students in total.
How do schools in Baltimore City perform on state tests?
On average, 214 schools in Baltimore City score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Baltimore City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Baltimore City?
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: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations