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Baltimore City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 31 public charter schools serving 14,007 students in Baltimore City School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Maryland.
Public Charter Schools in Baltimore City School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
151 Schools
49 Schools
# Students
75,708 Students
24,613 Students
# Teachers
5,007 Teachers
1,625 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baltimore City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Graduation Rate
70%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
11%
% Black
71%
72%
% White
7%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,096 is higher than the state median of $19,554. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,259 is higher than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,673 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$1,610 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,096
$19,554
Spending / Student
$21,259
$18,481
Best Baltimore City School District Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Gr: PK-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
The Green School Of Baltimore
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Gr: K-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
City Neighbors Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Baltimore International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Gr: K-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Clay Hill Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6410 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
The Crossroads School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
City Neighbors High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2119
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2119
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Coppin Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1616.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Gr: PK-8 | 1,390 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Creative City Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2810 Shirley Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(443) 642-3600
Baltimore, MD 21215
(443) 642-3600
Gr: K-7 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Govans Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5801 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Wolfe Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 S Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Gr: 6-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Green Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Hilton Street
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
The Belair-edison School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3536 Brehms Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9150
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9150
Gr: PK-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
New Song Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2424.
City Springs Elementary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9165
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9165
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Sinclair Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 320-9499
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 320-9499
Gr: 5-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Connexions A Community Based Arts School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Gr: 6-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Herkimer Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Baltimore International Academy West
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Sidehill Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 278-9417
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 278-9417
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Frederick Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Frederick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Baltimore Collegiate School For Boys
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Kirk Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-5320
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-5320
Gr: 4-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3131.
Pimlico Elementary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Gr: PK-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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