For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,078 students in 21213, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21213, MD are Sharp-leadenhall Elementary Middle School, The Belair-edison School and Lillie May Carroll Jackson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21213 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21213, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best 21213, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1919 N Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #22.
The Belair-edison School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3536 Brehms Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9150
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9150
Gr: PK-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Sinclair Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 320-9499
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 320-9499
Gr: 5-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Collington Square Elementary Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1409 N Collington Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9198
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9198
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Fort Worthington Elementary Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E Hoffman Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9161
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9161
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21213, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21213, MD include Sharp-leadenhall Elementary Middle School, The Belair-edison School and Lillie May Carroll Jackson School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21213?
5 public middle schools are located in 21213.
What is the racial composition of students in 21213?
21213 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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