Best traditional public schools in Baltimore (2025)

District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 100 schools in Baltimore, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Fort Garrison Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	88.4 Top 5%	77% Math proficiency	283
2	Rodgers Forge Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	82.2 Top 10%	73% Math proficiency	412
3	West Towson Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	80.3 Top 10%	74% Math proficiency	445
4	Stoneleigh Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	79.6 Top 25%	72% Math proficiency	645
5	Baltimore School for the Arts Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	77.7 Top 10%	62% Math proficiency	443
6	Westchester Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	74.2 Top 25%	65% Math proficiency	662
7	Hillcrest Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	72.8 Top 25%	68% Math proficiency	678
8	Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	72.0 Top 25%	82% Math proficiency	1,632
9	Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	68.6 Top 25%	57% Math proficiency	395
10	Summit Park Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	67.3 Top 50%	65% Math proficiency	520
11	Roland Park Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	65.7 Top 50%	58% Math proficiency	1,371
12	Dumbarton Middle Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	65.6 Top 50%	50% Math proficiency	1,064
13	Baltimore City College Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	61.3 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	1,470
14	Catonsville High Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	60.9 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	1,735
15	Loch Raven High Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	59.6 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	780
16	Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	58.8 Top 50%	51% Math proficiency	532
17	Pine Grove Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	58.6 Top 50%	48% Math proficiency	418
18	Oliver Beach Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	58.0 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	150
19	Perry Hall Middle Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	54.4 Top 50%	43% Math proficiency	1,582
20	Seven Oaks Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	52.7 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	454
21	Pikesville High Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	51.9 Top 50%	37% Math proficiency	908
22	Gunpowder Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	51.7 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	443
23	Joppa View Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	51.6 Top 50%	46% Math proficiency	491
24	Perry Hall High Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	50.4 Top 50%	38% Math proficiency	2,012
25	Federal Hill Preparatory Academy Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	50.1 Top 50%	42% Math proficiency	285
26	Bard High School Early College Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	47.9 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	459
27	Rossville Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	47.7 Lower 50%	59.2% Free/reduced-price lunch	726
28	Villa Cresta Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	47.4 Lower 50%	45% Math proficiency	609
29	Edgemere Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	47.2 Lower 50%	40% Math proficiency	458
30	Lakewood Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–K	Public	46.3 Lower 50%	73.4% Free/reduced-price lunch	94
31	Perry Hall Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	46.3 Lower 50%	44% Math proficiency	476
32	Sudbrook Magnet Middle Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	45.5 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	821
33	Middleborough Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	44.8 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	288
34	Chesapeake Terrace Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	42.7 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	345
35	The Mount Washington School Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	42.4 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	516
36	Hampden Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	42.3 Lower 50%	34% Math proficiency	508
37	Medfield Heights Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	41.7 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	485
38	Relay Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	41.1 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	581
39	Lakeland Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	40.7 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	1,070
40	Arbutus Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	40.3 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	410
41	Western High Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	39.9 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	1,290
42	Chadwick Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	39.2 Lower 50%	39% Math proficiency	603
43	Park Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	39.2 Lower 50%	29% Math proficiency	538
44	Arundel Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–2	Public	38.4 Lower 50%	87.8% Free/reduced-price lunch	434
45	Orems Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	38.4 Lower 50%	47% Math proficiency	402
46	Sparrows Point Middle Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	38.4 Lower 50%	25% Math proficiency	555
47	Fullerton Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	37.7 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	383
48	Woodbridge Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	37.7 Lower 50%	41% Math proficiency	484
49	Pine Grove Middle Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	36.7 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	804
50	Harford Hills Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	36.4 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	373
51	Brooklyn Park Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	35.5 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	463
52	Glenmar Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	34.2 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	263
53	Parkville High Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	33.7 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	1,877
54	Powhatan Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	33.6 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	250
55	Parkville Middle Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	33.3 Lower 50%	18% Math proficiency	900
56	Winand Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	32.8 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	426
57	Brooklyn Park Middle Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	32.1 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	784
58	Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	31.9 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	722
59	Bedford Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	31.6 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	586
60	Hamilton Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	31.6 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	801
61	Red House Run Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	31.2 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	694
62	Arbutus Middle Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	30.3 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	974
63	Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	29.7 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	266
64	Grange Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	29.3 Lower 50%	34% Math proficiency	483
65	Hebbville Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	28.5 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	474
66	Mount Royal Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	28.4 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	786
67	Martin Boulevard Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	28.3 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	253
68	Pikesville Middle Baltimore · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	28.2 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	943
69	Patapsco High and Center for Arts Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	27.5 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	1,385
70	Norwood Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–3	Public	27.3 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	521
71	Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	27.0 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	405
72	Woodholme Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	27.0 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	685
73	Charlesmont Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	26.6 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	373
74	Seneca Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	26.6 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	344
75	John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	26.5 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	1,061
76	Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	26.1 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	773
77	William Paca Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	26.1 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	414
78	Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	26.0 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	235
79	Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	25.7 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	774
80	Milbrook Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	25.6 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	263
81	Winfield Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	25.6 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	447
82	Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	25.1 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	636
83	Oakleigh Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	25.1 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	452
84	Chase Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	24.7 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	366
85	Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	24.7 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	831
86	Elmwood Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	24.5 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	396
87	Berkshire Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	24.1 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	514
88	Glenmount Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	23.9 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	628
89	Bear Creek Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	23.8 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	461
90	Carney Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	23.7 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	524
91	Chesapeake High Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	23.5 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	1,052
92	Shady Spring Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	23.5 Lower 50%	18% Math proficiency	375
93	Cross Country Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	23.4 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	740
94	Essex Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	23.4 Lower 50%	25% Math proficiency	481
95	Yorkwood Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	23.4 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	294
96	Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	23.1 Lower 50%	14% Math proficiency	717
97	Lansdowne Elementary Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	22.9 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	603
98	Kenwood High Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	22.6 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	1,900
99	Dundalk High Baltimore · High · Grades 9–12	Public	22.5 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	2,087
100	Fallstaff Elementary/Middle Baltimore · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	22.4 Lower 50%	10% Math proficiency	611

Fort Garrison Elementary in Baltimore leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Baltimore with a Success Index (US) of 88.4. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are public.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best public school in Baltimore?

Fort Garrison Elementary in Baltimore, Maryland ranks first among traditional public schools in Baltimore with a Success Index (US) of 88.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 283).

How are traditional public schools in Baltimore 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.