For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,383 students in 21244, MD (there are 12 private schools, serving 874 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 21244, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21244, MD are Watershed Public Charter, Chadwick Elementary School and Dogwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21244 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21244, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 21244, MD Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watershed Public Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6946 Dogwood Rd
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 944-1810
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 944-1810
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Chadwick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1918 Winder Rd
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 887-1300
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 887-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Dogwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7215 Dogwood Rd
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 887-6808
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 887-6808
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21244, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21244, MD include Watershed Public Charter, Chadwick Elementary School and Dogwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21244?
3 public schools are located in 21244.
What percentage of students in 21244 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 21244 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21244?
21244 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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