For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,023 students in 21227, MD.
The top ranked public preschools in 21227, MD are Relay Elementary School, Arbutus Elementary School and Halethorpe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 21227 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 21227, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21227, MD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Relay Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5885 Selford Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1426
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1426
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
Arbutus Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Sulphur Spring Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1400
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Halethorpe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Maple Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1406
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1406
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Baltimore Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Annapolis Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-0919
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-0919
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #55.
Lansdowne Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Alma Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1408
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(443) 809-1408
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3298 Kessler Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1428
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1428
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #77.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
21227, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridge Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1740 Twin Springs Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-6832
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-6832
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 21227, MD?
The top ranked public preschools in 21227, MD include Relay Elementary School, Arbutus Elementary School and Halethorpe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 21227?
7 public preschools are located in 21227.
What is the racial composition of students in 21227?
21227 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maryland public preschools average of 71% (majority Black).
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