| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City Public Schools | Baltimore | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 75,995 | 154 | PK–12 | 22 |
How Baltimore city compares
It enrolls 75,995 students across 154 schools. Its rating of 1/10 is below the Maryland average of 5.7/10.
School Districts in Baltimore city, Maryland
Baltimore city has 1 public school district covering 22 zip codes. The top-rated district in Baltimore city is Baltimore City Public Schools (1/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCAP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Maryland. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Baltimore city, MD?
1 school district serves zip codes in Baltimore city, MD. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Baltimore city, MD?
Of the districts serving Baltimore city, Baltimore City Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 1/10. That places it in the 6th percentile among Maryland school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Maryland reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Maryland and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Maryland only, never across state lines.