For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,384 students in 21037, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21037, MD are Central Middle School and Central Special School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21037 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21037, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21037, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Central Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
21037, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kipp Harbor Academy At Annapolis (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
135 Stepney Lane
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Gr: 5 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 99%
South River Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Central Ave East
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21037, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21037, MD include Central Middle School and Central Special School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21037?
2 public middle schools are located in 21037.
What is the racial composition of students in 21037?
21037 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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