For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,692 students in 21286, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21286, MD are Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet, Pleasant Plains Elementary School and Loch Raven Technical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21286 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21286, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21286, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Providence Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-4888
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-4888
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Plains Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Pleasant Plains Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3549
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3549
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Loch Raven Technical Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8101 La Salle Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3518
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3518
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 21286, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21286, MD include Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet, Pleasant Plains Elementary School and Loch Raven Technical Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21286?
3 public elementary schools are located in 21286.
What is the racial composition of students in 21286?
21286 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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