For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,329 students in the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Hampden are Hampden Elementary Middle School and Academy For College And Career Exploration. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 Hampden, Baltimore, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampden Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Academy For College And Career Exploration
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Gr: 6-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore, MD include Hampden Elementary Middle School and Academy For College And Career Exploration.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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