For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,365 students in 21209, MD (there are , serving 968 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 21209, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21209, MD are Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Summit Park Elementary School and The Mount Washington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21209 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21209, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21209, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
(Math: 58% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 W Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Grades: 9-12
| 1,580 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6920 Diana Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-1210
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-1210
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
The Mount Washington School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Western High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,328 students
Rank: #55.
Windsor Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Windsor Mill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-0000
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 887-0000
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
21209, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4701 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Grades: 7-8
| 296 students
4701 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 545-3669
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 545-3669
Grades: 5-8
| 512 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21209, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21209, MD include Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Summit Park Elementary School and The Mount Washington School.
How many public schools are located in 21209?
5 public schools are located in 21209.
What percentage of students in 21209 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 21209 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21209?
21209 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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