For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 754 students in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak, MD.
The top ranked public school in Dorchester is Forest Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak, MD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Eldorado Avenue
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0753
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0753
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak, MD?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak, MD include Forest Park High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak?
the neighborhood of Dorchester, Gwynn Oak public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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