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Best Schools in Baltimore, Maryland
Compare 270 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
270
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
152,016
Total Students
Across Baltimore
13.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
270 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score4%
ELA Assessment Score9%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,061 students at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215
publicmiddlePK-8
3223 E Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
1
Rating
Students
405
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
4%
Harlem Park Elementary/Middle
publicmiddlePK-8
1401 W Lafayette Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
1
Rating
Students
402
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
2%
Park Heights Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
2835 Virginia Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
1
Rating
Students
390
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
publicmiddleK-8
2710 E Hoffman Street, Baltimore, MD 21213
1
Rating
Students
705
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
1%
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
publicmiddlePK-8
701 Rappolla Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
1
Rating
Students
1,061
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
3%
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1400 N Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21213
1
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Frederick Douglass High
publichighGrade 9-12
6900 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
1
Rating
Students
539
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
5%
Furley Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5000 Truesdale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206
1
Rating
Students
410
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Wildwood Elementary/Middle
publicmiddlePK-8
621 Wildwood Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21229
1
Rating
Students
743
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
5%
Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
701 Gold Street, Baltimore, MD 21217
1
Rating
Students
410
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
2%
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
1300 Herkimer Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
1
Rating
Students
363
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
3%
Frederick Elementary
charter schoolelementaryPK-5
2501 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21223
1
Rating
Students
320
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Sinclair Lane Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3880 Sinclair Lane, Baltimore, MD 21213
1
Rating
Students
269
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Westport Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
2401 Nevada Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
1
Rating
Students
251
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Connexions: A Community Based Arts School
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
2801 N Dukeland Street, Baltimore, MD 21216
1
Rating
Students
523
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
William Paca Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
200 N Lakewood Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224
1
Rating
Students
414
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
4%
Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle
publicmiddlePK-8
605 Dryden Drive, Baltimore, MD 21229
1
Rating
Students
272
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
3%
Harford Heights Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1919 N Broadway Street, Baltimore, MD 21213
1
Rating
Students
435
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Waverly Elementary/Middle
publicmiddlePK-8
3400 Ellerslie Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218
1
Rating
Students
534
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
3%
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
507 W Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
1
Rating
Students
236
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland is home to 270 schools serving over 152,016 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Baltimore, Maryland?
There are 270 schools in Baltimore, serving 152,016 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Baltimore?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Baltimore include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Baltimore?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Baltimore is 13.8:1.