2019 Best Public Schools in BaltimoreAbout this List

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 540

Alum: Baltimore Polytechnic Institute have prepared me to for global success. It is a very diverse school. I have gained several relationships with people who have different cultural backgrounds. Building relationships allowed me to learn the first steps in being open minded to different people outside of my cultural norms.Furthermore, I took several engineering classes as well to gain some skills for that profession. Through many language, english, and history classes, Polytechnic have kept me open- minded about different ideas, people, cultures,beliefs,religions, and ethnicities. This school have allowed me to grow and develop into a well rounded scholar. Polytechnic showed me how to carry myself as a leader and taught me about what it takes to be a leader. With my four years of being at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, I have the basic skills to becoming a global leader and I am prepared to learn more skills on becoming a global leader in the future
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• A

• 1,553 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Baltimore City College

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 468

Senior: Baltimore City College is very good with preparing its students for college, the load of work that they receive helps them with self organization and responsibility. City college is very open and helpful when it comes to their students. The college advising office is very cooperative when it comes to the college process! They set up college visits, they help you apply for schools, and even assist you write your college essays. Baltimore City College is weekly known for their academics which they live up to. Students are well educated and have a easier time going into college because they've been preparing since 9th grade.
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• A-

• 1,311 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Baltimore School for the Arts

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 104

Senior: I was a student in the TWIGS program there. I love the school because of the unique environment of artists. There is an overall positive vibe and limitless opportunities for collaboration. There is literally music in the hallways along with people dancing their way around school. As an acting major, I was able to act in a series of works. We studied and performed shakespeare along with other more contemporary playwrights. We also were able to write and produce our own pieces!
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• A-

• 394 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Roland Park Elementary/Middle School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-8
• 4

Parent: I would like Better Head Master over the school. Someone with years of experiences.Fits in with the climate of the school.
Taking the school to the next level of excellence
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• B

• 1,366 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fullerton Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• B

• 636 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Independence School Local I High School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 5

• B

• 136 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Western High School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 375

Alum: Western High School was essentially one of the best schools I've ever attended, including with college experience. When entering college, my colleagues and I thought it was the worst and hardest thing we could experience but truly, Western made it that way so we could be prepared for anything. Western prepares their students for any life challenge, especially that any girl transitioning into a young woman, could face. Western's big sister, little sister program helps the children grow. From academics to althetics, Western has proved to be a phenomenal college preparatory high school. The sisterhood that the school instills helps you believe that everything will always be ok. So much growth can be achieved at Western. The only cons are the establishment physically and some of the higher staff and their connection with the students and their wants and needs.
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• B-

• 994 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Seed School of Maryland

• Public School
• Baltimore, MD
• 6-12
• 46

Sophomore: The SEED School of Maryland is a public college preparatory boarding school here in Baltimore, Maryland. Started in 2008 as a second school to the SEED School of D.C. that opened in 1998 and the SEED School of Miami that recently opened in 2014. Students stay from Sunday to Friday. SEED prepares students for the future and exposes students to extraordinary experiences. The SEED School of Maryland is the place to be.
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• B-

• 401 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Arbutus Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• C+

• 438 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

William S. Baer School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-12

• C+

• 171 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Mount Washington School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• K-8

• C+

• 617 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Thomas Johnson Elementary School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-8
• 2

Niche User: I'm a neighbor to the school and it always seems that there is so many great things going on at the school. I'm excited for my infant to attend this school when she is school aged.
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• C+

• 553 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lois T. Murray Elementary School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-8

• C+

• 44 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

Dundalk High School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 104

Senior: Attending Dundalk High School was a great experience, I've had great teachers from ninth grade up until the present day which is twelveth grade, the teachers are very educated. Dundalk High School is a very clean and organized building, that have a good votech school connected to the high school which have different majors in which students can study and have a career in, so over I think Dundalk High School is a great school to attend and graduate from.
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• C+

• 1,496 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hampden Elementary/Middle School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-8
• 1

Parent: I have two children at this school (2nd grade and kindergarten). They have both been offered opportunities for gifted and advanced learning and come home happy and brimming with knowledge every day. They enjoy recess, art, and reading time in the gorgeous new library. My husband and I are very happy with the challenging curriculum at Hampden and the excellent quality of the teaching.
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• C+

• 409 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dundalk Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5
• 5

Niche User: Yes we in the past have been forgotten by the powers that be and old administration

a "Why bother attitude " and we're very good at practicing that . We now have a new group of leaders , which are children who are actually seeing that there is a positive wind blowing . Our new principle and our 2 vice principles are great .
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• C+

• 685 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverview Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• C

• 597 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Baltimore Highlands Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• C

• 712 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hampstead Hill Academy

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-8
• 9

Parent: We are very pleased with Hampstead Hill. Our son is currently attending 1 st grade. His teachers are smart, enthusiastic, genuinely interested in the kids success and progress, seem to be very tuned in with each child's individual way of learning, great motivators. HHA has a well-oiled gifted program enabling gifted kids to learn multiple grades above their age. Our son loves going there and we love hearing his daily updates. They have an abundance of extra-curricular activities for the kids, many of which are totally free! The fact that Coppermine runs their recess breaks and all outdoor activities during school day is a huge plus.
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• C

• 761 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Green School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• K-5

• C

• 150 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tunbridge Public Charter School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-8

• C

• 472 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dundalk Middle School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8

• C

• 701 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lansdowne Middle School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8

• C

• 755 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Medfield Heights Elementary School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5
• 2

Parent: I really love this school. This school is very diverse and my child fits right in. The 2016-2017 school year is her first year there entering as a 3rd grader and she is doing really well. Her teacher is great with communication and their is a sense of community at the school. The principal is very personable and she genuinely cares for her students and the staff at Medfield!
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• C

• 385 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hilton Elementary School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• C

• 390 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio