For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,423 students in 21001, MD (there are , serving 204 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 21001, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21001, MD are Aberdeen High School, Bakerfield Elementary School and Center For Educational Opportunity. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21001 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21001, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21001, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aberdeen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Bakerfield Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 Baker St
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5518
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5518
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Center For Educational Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Edmund St
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5530
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5530
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Swan Creek School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
253 Paradise Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Gr: 2-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Halls Cross Roads Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Bel Air Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5524
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5524
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Aberdeen Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Mount Royal Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5510
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5510
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
21001, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Gr: 8-11 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21001, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21001, MD include Aberdeen High School, Bakerfield Elementary School and Center For Educational Opportunity.
How many public schools are located in 21001?
7 public schools are located in 21001.
What percentage of students in 21001 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 21001 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21001?
21001 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).