For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 alternative public middle schools serving 790 students in Maryland.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Maryland are Center For Educational Opportunity, Homewood School and Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Maryland (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Center For Educational Opportunity
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Homewood School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10914 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8400 River Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Rank: #44.
Home Assignments-secondary
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Aacps Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
241 Peninsula Farm Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Grades: 3-12
| 478 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Grades: 6-8
| 10 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Heather Ridge
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Mary Moss At Adams Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Grades: 6-9
| 35 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Crossroads Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11640 Crossroads Circle
Middle River, MD 21220
(443) 809-2275
Middle River, MD 21220
(443) 809-2275
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Meadowood Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1849 Gywnn Oak Ave
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(443) 809-6888
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(443) 809-6888
Grades: 7-8
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Maryland?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Maryland include Center For Educational Opportunity, Homewood School and Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Maryland?
10 alternative public middle schools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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