For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,669 students in 21216, MD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 21216, MD are Billie Holiday Elementary School, Empowerment Academy and Kipp Harmony Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21216 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21216, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21216, MD Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Billie Holiday Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W Mosher Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
Gr: PK-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
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: #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.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0532
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0532
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Gwynns Falls Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Gwynns Falls Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0638
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0638
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Windsor Hills Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Alto Road
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0595
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0595
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Carlisle Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0634
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0634
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
William S. Baer School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 N Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Robert W. Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Windsor Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0764
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0764
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1010.
Rosemont Elementary Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2777 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0574
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0574
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1406 N Ellamont Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0579
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0579
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 21216, MD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 21216, MD include Billie Holiday Elementary School, Empowerment Academy and Kipp Harmony Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 21216?
11 public preschools are located in 21216.
What is the racial composition of students in 21216?
21216 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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