Top 5 Best 21227 Maryland Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,893 students in 21227, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21227, MD are Relay Elementary School, Arbutus Elementary School and Halethorpe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21227 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21227, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).

Best 21227, MD Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Relay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5885 Selford Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1426
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Arbutus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Sulphur Spring Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Halethorpe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Maple Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1406
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Arbutus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5525 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1402
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: #55.
Baltimore Highlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Annapolis Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-0919
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
Lansdowne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Alma Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1408
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3298 Kessler Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1428
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #88.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Rank: #99.
Lansdowne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Lansdowne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1411
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 21227 Maryland

21227, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridge Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1740 Twin Springs Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-6832
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 21227, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21227, MD include Relay Elementary School, Arbutus Elementary School and Halethorpe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21227?
9 public elementary schools are located in 21227.
What is the racial composition of students in 21227?
21227 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).

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