For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,528 students in 21401, MD (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,299 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 21401, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21401, MD are West Annapolis Elementary School, Rolling Knolls Elementary School and Annapolis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21401 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21401, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 21401, MD Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Annapolis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Melvin Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Rolling Knolls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1985 Valley Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-5820
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Annapolis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-5240
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-5240
Grades: 9-12
| 2,127 students
Rank: #44.
Wiley H. Bates Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Chase Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-0270
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-0270
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #55.
Annapolis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 Green Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1600
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Monarch Academy Annapolis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Capital Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 934-1444
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 934-1444
Grades: K-5
| 585 students
Rank: #88.
Germantown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Windell Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1615
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1615
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #99.
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 George And Marion Phelps Lan
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1626
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1626
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1010.
Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Cedar Park Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Grades: 1-12
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
Studio 39
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
291 Locust Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 280-1501
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 280-1501
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
21401, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Annapolis Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
J. Albert Adams Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Phoenix Center Annapolis (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
291 Locust Ave
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21401, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21401, MD include West Annapolis Elementary School, Rolling Knolls Elementary School and Annapolis High School.
How many public schools are located in 21401?
11 public schools are located in 21401.
What percentage of students in 21401 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 21401 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21401?
21401 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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