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Best 21217 Maryland Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 796 students in 21217, MD.

The top-ranked public charter schools in 21217, MD are Midtown Academy, Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy and New Song Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public charter schools in zipcode 21217 have an score of 9% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in 21217, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).

Best 21217, MD Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Midtown Academy

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Bottom 50%

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1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257

Gr: K-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #22.

Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882

Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

New Song Academy

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1530 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091

Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

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21217, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Baltimore Talent Development High School (Closed 2015)

1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744

Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West (Closed 2024)

1500 Harlem Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2110

Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Eutaw-marshburn Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1624 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0779

Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

George G. Kelson Elementary School (Closed 2010)

701 Gold St
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800

Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Gilmor Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1311 N Gilmor St
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0820

Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Harriet Tubman Elementary School (Closed 2010)

1807 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-1362

Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Roots And Branches School (Closed 2020)

1807 Harlem Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2320

Gr: K-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Upton School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

811 W Lanvale St
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0775

Gr: PK-12 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 89%

Westside Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2235 N Fulton Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0628

Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 21217, MD?

The top-ranked public charter schools in 21217, MD include Midtown Academy, Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy and New Song Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in 21217?

3 public charter schools are located in 21217.

What is the racial composition of students in 21217?

21217 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).

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