Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21209

Summary:

The 21209 zip code area in Maryland is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in school performance, with Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Summit Park Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in Maryland, while Windsor Mill Middle and The Mount Washington School generally perform below the Baltimore City Public Schools and Baltimore County Public Schools averages.

The top-performing schools, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Summit Park Elementary, have significantly higher test scores, lower free/reduced lunch rates, and higher spending per student compared to their peers. Western High and Windsor Mill Middle have the highest free/reduced lunch rates, which appear to be correlated with their lower academic performance.

The data suggests that funding allocation and socioeconomic factors play a significant role in the educational outcomes of these schools. Addressing the disparities and ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students in the 21209 zip code area should be a priority for policymakers and education stakeholders.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)						MCAP English Language Arts (2024)								MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute	Public	9-12	1400 W Cold Spring Lane	Baltimore	21209	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-7026	1,555	78	20.0	43.2%	292 (18.8%)	938 (60.3%)	213 (13.7%)	80 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	23 (1.5%)	84.5	4^th of 146 public high schools	97.3%		80.9	4^th of 127 public high schools	96.9%							30.2							89.7	89.7	30.2				$17,010	$294	$16,716
The Mount Washington School	Public	PK, KG-8	1801 Sulgrave Avenue	Baltimore	21209	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-6354	549	29	18.9	38.4%	136 (24.8%)	345 (62.8%)	31 (5.6%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.2%)	53.4	349^th of 859 public elementary schools	59.4%		54.5	337^th of 855 public elementary schools	60.6%	12	37.5	30.4	37.5		5.3	18.3	50.0	42.9	50.0	48.4	52.6	50.6		49.2	14.7		25.0	17.9	$16,244	$254	$15,991
Western High	Public	9-12	4600 Falls Road	Baltimore	21209	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-7040	1,262	71	17.7	68.3%	31 (2.5%)	1,098 (87.0%)	116 (9.2%)	9 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	37	95^th of 146 public high schools	34.9%		48.9	59^th of 127 public high schools	53.5%	36						12.9							54.0	54.0	12.9				$18,463	$294	$18,169
Summit Park Elementary	Public	K-5	6920 Diana Rd	Baltimore	21209	Baltimore city	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-1210	328	26	12.5	34.1%	233 (71.0%)	52 (15.9%)	16 (4.9%)	19 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	80.4	162^nd of 859 public elementary schools	81.1%		76.5	193^rd of 855 public elementary schools	77.4%	31	61.5	55.6	44.4			53.1	68.4	56.6	57.4					60.0			44.4		$21,666	$2,268	$19,397
Windsor Mill Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	8300 Windsor Mill Rd	Baltimore	21209	Baltimore city	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 887-0000	626	41	15.2	55.0%	9 (1.4%)	550 (87.9%)	42 (6.7%)	9 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (1.9%)	26.5	218^th of 328 public middle schools	33.5%		20.3	257^th of 322 public middle schools	20.2%	39				9.2		9.4				35.7	32.0	33.5		33.8	31.5	23.3		16.1	$17,413	$1,912	$15,501

Cities Near Zip Code 21209

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pikesville	0.3 mi	1	196^th
Baltimore	0.53 mi	278	227^th
Towson	3.85 mi	13	110^th
Randallstown	4.55 mi	5	224^th
Woodlawn	4.69 mi	1	168^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.