Best charter schools in Baltimore City Public Schools (2025)
Publicly funded charter schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 31 schools in Baltimore City Public Schools, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
- Elementary Schools in Baltimore City Public Schools
- Middle Schools in Baltimore City Public Schools
- High Schools in Baltimore City Public Schools
- Traditional Public Schools in Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools by Math Proficiency in Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Baltimore City Public Schools
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Baltimore City Public Schools
- Largest Schools in Baltimore City Public Schools
- 158Clay Hill Public Charter SchoolBaltimore · Charter Elementary60.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 335 students
- 252Hampstead Hill AcademyBaltimore · Charter Elementary45% Math proficiency · 933 students
- 345Baltimore International Academy WestBaltimore · Charter Elementary74.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 239 students
- 443Tunbridge Public Charter SchoolBaltimore · Charter Elementary40% Math proficiency · 493 students
- 543The Green School of BaltimoreBaltimore · Charter Elementary37% Math proficiency · 162 students
- 638Patterson Park Public Charter SchoolBaltimore · Charter Elementary25% Math proficiency · 730 students
- 731Midtown AcademyBaltimore · Charter Elementary22% Math proficiency · 184 students
- 830Wolfe Street AcademyBaltimore · Charter Elementary27% Math proficiency · 244 students
- 928City Neighbors HamiltonBaltimore · Charter Elementary22% Math proficiency · 250 students
- 1028Empowerment AcademyBaltimore · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 344 students
- 1127City Neighbors Charter SchoolBaltimore · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 231 students
- 1226Baltimore Montessori Public Charter SchoolBaltimore · Charter Elementary18% Math proficiency · 604 students
- 1326Baltimore International AcademyBaltimore · Charter Elementary23% Math proficiency · 749 students
- 1424Govans ElementaryBaltimore · Charter Elementary15% Math proficiency · 410 students
- 1521The Crossroads SchoolBaltimore · Charter Middle12% Math proficiency · 162 students
- 1619Southwest Baltimore Charter SchoolBaltimore · Charter Elementary13% Math proficiency · 363 students
- 1719Baltimore Leadership School for Young WomenBaltimore · Charter High4% Math proficiency · 466 students
- 1819KIPP Harmony AcademyBaltimore · Charter Elementary20% Math proficiency · 1,399 students
- 1918City Neighbors HighBaltimore · Charter High7.5% Math proficiency · 416 students
- 2016New Song AcademyBaltimore · Charter Elementary2.5% Math proficiency · 182 students
- 2115Baltimore Collegiate School for BoysBaltimore · Charter Middle11% Math proficiency · 303 students
- 2215City Springs Elementary/MiddleBaltimore · Charter Elementary7% Math proficiency · 483 students
- 2315Green Street AcademyBaltimore · Charter High15% Math proficiency · 808 students
- 2414Lillie May Carroll Jackson SchoolBaltimore · Charter Middle2% Math proficiency · 209 students
- 2513The Belair-Edison SchoolBaltimore · Charter Elementary5% Math proficiency · 911 students
- 2612Creative City Public Charter SchoolBaltimore · Charter Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 210 students
- 2712Coppin AcademyBaltimore · Charter High5% Math proficiency · 450 students
- 2812Pimlico Elementary/MiddleBaltimore · Charter Elementary12% Math proficiency · 732 students
- 2911Frederick ElementaryBaltimore · Charter Elementary2.5% Math proficiency · 320 students
- 3010ConneXions: A Community Based Arts SchoolBaltimore · Charter High4% Math proficiency · 523 students
- 319Furman Templeton Preparatory AcademyBaltimore · Charter Elementary4% Math proficiency · 433 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Hill Public Charter School Baltimore · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 57.9 Top 50% | 60.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 335 |
| 2 | Hampstead Hill Academy Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 52.4 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 933 |
| 3 | Baltimore International Academy West Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 45.4 Lower 50% | 74.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 239 |
| 4 | Tunbridge Public Charter School Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 43.2 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 493 |
| 5 | The Green School of Baltimore Baltimore · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 43.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 162 |
| 6 | Patterson Park Public Charter School Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 37.5 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 730 |
| 7 | Midtown Academy Baltimore · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 31.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 184 |
| 8 | Wolfe Street Academy Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 29.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 244 |
| 9 | City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 28.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 10 | Empowerment Academy Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 27.9 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 11 | City Neighbors Charter School Baltimore · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 26.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 231 |
| 12 | Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 26.4 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 604 |
| 13 | Baltimore International Academy Baltimore · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 26.1 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 749 |
| 14 | Govans Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 24.0 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 410 |
| 15 | The Crossroads School Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 20.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 162 |
| 16 | Southwest Baltimore Charter School Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 19.2 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 17 | Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women Baltimore · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 19.1 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 18 | KIPP Harmony Academy Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 19.0 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 1,399 |
| 19 | City Neighbors High Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 18.3 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 416 |
| 20 | New Song Academy Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 15.9 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 182 |
| 21 | Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys Baltimore · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Charter | 14.8 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 303 |
| 22 | City Springs Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 14.6 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 23 | Green Street Academy Baltimore · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 14.6 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 808 |
| 24 | Lillie May Carroll Jackson School Baltimore · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Charter | 13.5 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 209 |
| 25 | The Belair-Edison School Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 12.5 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 911 |
| 26 | Creative City Public Charter School Baltimore · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 12.4 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 210 |
| 27 | Coppin Academy Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 12.2 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 450 |
| 28 | Pimlico Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 12.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 732 |
| 29 | Frederick Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 10.5 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 30 | ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School Baltimore · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 10.2 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 523 |
| 31 | Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 8.7 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 433 |
Clay Hill Public Charter School in Baltimore leads the 2025 list of charter schools in Baltimore City Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 57.9. Of the 31 schools shown, 31 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Maryland charter schools rankings, every school on the Baltimore City Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best charter school in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Clay Hill Public Charter School in Baltimore, Maryland ranks first among charter schools in Baltimore City Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 57.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 335).
How are charter schools in Baltimore City Public Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.