For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,156 students in 21217, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21217, MD are Midtown Academy, Mount Royal Elementary Middle School and New Song Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21217 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21217, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best 21217, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
New Song Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Booker T. Washington Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Mcculloh Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-7734
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-7734
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Harlem Park Elementary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 W Lafayette Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0633
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0633
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Gold Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21217, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21217, MD include Midtown Academy, Mount Royal Elementary Middle School and New Song Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 21217?
6 public middle schools are located in 21217.
What is the racial composition of students in 21217?
21217 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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