For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,716 students in 21216, MD.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 21216, MD are Empowerment Academy, Coppin Academy and Kipp Harmony Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 21216 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in 21216, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 89% (majority Black).
Best 21216, MD Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Coppin Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Gr: PK-8 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Connexions A Community Based Arts School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Gr: 6-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 21216, MD?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 21216, MD include Empowerment Academy, Coppin Academy and Kipp Harmony Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 21216?
4 public charter schools are located in 21216.
What is the racial composition of students in 21216?
21216 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 89% (majority Black).
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