For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,873 students in 21217, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21217, MD are Mount Royal Elementary Middle School, Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy and Matthew A. Henson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21217 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21217, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21217, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Matthew A. Henson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Payson Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0776
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0776
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2011 Linden Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0837
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0837
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Harlem Park Elementary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 W Lafayette Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0633
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0633
Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Gold Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
21217, Maryland 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1500 Harlem Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2110
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2110
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1624 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0779
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0779
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
701 Gold St
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1311 N Gilmor St
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0820
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0820
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
1807 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-1362
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-1362
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1807 Harlem Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2320
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2320
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Upton School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
811 W Lanvale St
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0775
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0775
Gr: PK-12 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 89%
2235 N Fulton Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0628
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0628
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21217, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21217, MD include Mount Royal Elementary Middle School, Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy and Matthew A. Henson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21217?
7 public preschools are located in 21217.
What is the racial composition of students in 21217?
21217 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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