Best Fairmount Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,753 students in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Fairmount are Kipp Harmony Academy and Edgewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairmount, Baltimore, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Baltimore, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Gr: PK-8 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0532
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Baltimore, MD include Kipp Harmony Academy and Edgewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Baltimore?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Fairmount, Baltimore public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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