For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 574 students in the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Sandtown Winchester are New Song Academy and Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Rank: #22.
Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Gold Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore, MD include New Song Academy and Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Sandtown Winchester, Baltimore public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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