Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21230

Summary:

The 21230 zip code area of Baltimore, Maryland is home to 9 schools, including 8 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district. While the schools serve a diverse student population, there are stark differences in academic performance, with some schools like Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle and Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle ranking among the top in the state, while others, such as Westport Academy and George Washington Elementary, struggle to meet district and state averages.

The data reveals a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher percentages of students from low-income families tending to have lower test scores. This suggests that addressing economic disadvantage and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities will be crucial for improving outcomes across the district. Additionally, the significant variation in per-student spending, from $13,957 at Lakeland Elementary/Middle to $23,115 at Westport Academy, may contribute to the disparities in performance, highlighting the importance of adequate funding and resources for all schools.

Despite the challenges, the 21230 zip code area is home to several standout schools that are excelling academically. Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle and Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle rank among the top 20% and 30% of Maryland elementary schools, respectively, with strong test scores and high ratings from SchoolDigger. Lakeland Elementary/Middle also performs above the Baltimore City Public Schools district average, demonstrating the potential for success in the area.

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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 8th 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
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1327 Washington Boulevard	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-5973	309	27	11.4	67.6%	41 (13.3%)	121 (39.2%)	138 (44.7%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	20.2	649^th of 859 public elementary schools	24.4%		24.4	601^st of 855 public elementary schools	29.7%	48	14.9	19.0	27.3				20.3	20.9	22.0	27.9					23.6			7.1		$23,228	$1,533	$21,695
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1040 William Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1207	330	22	15.0	53.0%	76 (23.0%)	196 (59.4%)	39 (11.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	14 (4.2%)	65	277^th of 859 public elementary schools	67.8%		56.8	322^nd of 855 public elementary schools	62.3%	45	47.7	25.0	41.2				39.6	43.2	57.1	67.6					54.7			39.4		$23,334	$269	$23,065
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	1425 E Fort Avenue	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1503	589	35	16.8	44.3%	236 (40.1%)	218 (37.0%)	93 (15.8%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.1%)	70.3	237^th of 859 public elementary schools	72.4%		56.6	323^rd of 855 public elementary schools	62.2%	86	60.4	48.8	51.9	19.6	7.3	6.4	29.0	64.6	60.5	71.4	50.0	43.3	63.4		56.3	38.3	63.6	51.4	29.8	$18,447	$269	$18,178
George Washington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Scott Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1445	173	13	13.3	86.1%	10 (5.8%)	142 (82.1%)	11 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.6%)	13.8	747^th of 859 public elementary schools	13.0%		18.3	676^th of 855 public elementary schools	20.9%	71	21.7	8.3	6.3				11.4	26.1	33.3	9.4					21.5			6.1		$27,072	$3,004	$24,068
Lakeland Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	2921 Stranden Road	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1406	997	74	13.4	56.9%	29 (2.9%)	219 (22.0%)	732 (73.4%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.9%)	30.9	531^st of 859 public elementary schools	38.2%		24.4	602^nd of 855 public elementary schools	29.6%	71	32.4	23.5	12.0		8.0		14.4	36.9	31.5	26.7	46.2	48.6	26.4		36.3	21.4			11.6	$19,371	$300	$19,071
Morrell Park Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	2601 Tolley Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-3426	419	31	13.5	74.0%	121 (28.9%)	124 (29.6%)	130 (31.0%)	16 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.2%)	11.2	803^rd of 859 public elementary schools	6.5%		17.2	698^th of 855 public elementary schools	18.4%	105	13.5		5.6		13.5		6.6	22.0	31.0	13.2	16.4	41.7	33.3		25.3	8.3			9.3	$22,262	$1,896	$20,365
Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	100 E Heath Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-1575	518	29	17.8	34.2%	297 (57.3%)	126 (24.3%)	55 (10.6%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.0%)	79.2	172^nd of 859 public elementary schools	80.0%		85	117^th of 855 public elementary schools	86.3%	55	62.3	40.7	61.2	36.0	37.7	10.5	45.9	67.9	53.3	70.0	66.7	74.1	62.8		65.6	58.3		32.0	41.9	$16,597	$256	$16,340
Westport Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2401 Nevada Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-3396	234	19	12.3	89.3%	3 (1.3%)	212 (90.6%)	11 (4.7%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	10	821^st of 859 public elementary schools	4.4%		12.2	782^nd of 855 public elementary schools	8.5%	39	8.3					5.3		16.7	30.4	5.3	16.7	8.7	15.8		15.9			5.3	5.3	$31,474	$2,337	$29,136
Digital Harbor High School	Public	9-12	1100 Covington Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-1256	1,591	77	20.6	69.5%	108 (6.8%)	1,021 (64.2%)	434 (27.3%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	14 (0.9%)								(n/a)														26.5	26.5					$19,259	$618	$18,640

Cities Near Zip Code 21230

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Baltimore	0.74 mi	278	227^th
Halethorpe	3.68 mi	1	192^nd
Linthicum	4.17 mi	3	164^th
Glen Burnie	5.35 mi	21	208^th
Catonsville	5.42 mi	3	109^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.

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