For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 496 students in 21201, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21201, MD are Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21201 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21201, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best 21201, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #22.
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Gr: 6-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21201, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21201, MD include Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women.
How many public middle schools are located in 21201?
2 public middle schools are located in 21201.
What is the racial composition of students in 21201?
21201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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