For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,998 students in 21224, MD.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 21224, MD are Hampstead Hill Academy, Patterson Park Public Charter School and Clay Hill Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 21224 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in 21224, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public charter school average of 89% (majority Black).
Best 21224, MD Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Gr: PK-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Clay Hill Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6410 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 450-4556
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 450-4556
Gr: K-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 21224, MD?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 21224, MD include Hampstead Hill Academy, Patterson Park Public Charter School and Clay Hill Public Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 21224?
3 public charter schools are located in 21224.
What is the racial composition of students in 21224?
21224 public charter schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public charter schools average of 89% (majority Black).
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