For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,651 students in 21216, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21216, MD are Billie Holiday Elementary School, Kipp Harmony Academy and Edgewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21216 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21216, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21216, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Billie Holiday Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W Mosher Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
Grades: PK-3
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Grades: PK-8
| 1,390 students
Rank: #33.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0532
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0532
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #44.
Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Windsor Hills Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Alto Road
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0595
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0595
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #66.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Carlisle Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0634
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0634
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #77.
William S. Baer School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 N Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Grades: PK-12
| 154 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gwynns Falls Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Gwynns Falls Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0638
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0638
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Robert W. Coleman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Windsor Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0764
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0764
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1010.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1406 N Ellamont Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0579
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0579
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #1111.
Rosemont Elementary Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2777 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0574
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0574
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
21216, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Poplar Grove Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Grades: 2-5
| 9 students
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Grades: 6-12
| 343 students
2801 N. Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Dr. Lillie M. Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Grades: 3-5
| 10 students
2000 Edgewood St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3327
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3327
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
2801 North Dukeland St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3330
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-3330
Grades: 10-12
| 128 students
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2670
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2670
Grades: 6-12
| 370 students
1101 Braddish Ave
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0519
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0519
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
2000 Edgewood St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0723
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0723
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
2801 N. Dukeland St.
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-0955
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-0955
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
2000 Edgewood St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0721
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
2801 N Dukeland St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0665
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0665
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Youth Education Academy At Woodbourne (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2801 Dukeland St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-1891
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 545-1891
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21216, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21216, MD include Billie Holiday Elementary School, Kipp Harmony Academy and Edgewood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21216?
11 public preschools are located in 21216.
What is the racial composition of students in 21216?
21216 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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