For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 799 students in 21217, MD.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 21217, MD are Midtown Academy, Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy and New Song Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 21217 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in 21217, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 89% (majority Black).
Best 21217, MD Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
New Song Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 21217, MD?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 21217, MD include Midtown Academy, Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy and New Song Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 21217?
3 public charter schools are located in 21217.
What is the racial composition of students in 21217?
21217 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter schools average of 89% (majority Black).
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