For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,939 students in 21060, MD (there are 3 private schools, serving 490 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 21060, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21060, MD are Solley Elementary School, Point Pleasant Elementary School and Monarch Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21060 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21060, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 21060, MD Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Solley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7608 Solley Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 222-6473
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 222-6473
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Point Pleasant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1035 Dumbarton Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-5630
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-5630
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Monarch Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6730 Baymeadow Drive
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 760-2072
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 760-2072
Grades: K-8
| 681 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Burnie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-8950
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-8950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,324 students
Rank: #55.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carroll Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-1410
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-1410
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #66.
Marley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 Cooper Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 424-3200
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 424-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #77.
Freetown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7904 Freetown Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-5610
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-5610
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #88.
Marley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Davis Ct
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 424-3220
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 424-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 924 students
Rank: #99.
Marley Glen School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scott Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Grades: PK-11
| 119 students
21060, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Glen Burnie Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7550 Baltimore/annapolis Blvd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-3664
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-3664
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21060, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21060, MD include Solley Elementary School, Point Pleasant Elementary School and Monarch Academy.
How many public schools are located in 21060?
9 public schools are located in 21060.
What percentage of students in 21060 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 21060 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21060?
21060 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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