📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Baltimore, MD · Baltimore County County

Baltimore City Public Schools

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 75,995 students · 154 schools · 23 zip codes

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out of 10 Rating Poor
State reading & math proficiency · 6th percentile among Maryland districts. Ranked within Maryland only — not comparable across states.
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Baltimore City Public Schools
📍 Baltimore, MD · Baltimore County County · NCES LEAID 2400090
1/10
Rating
75,995
Students
154
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
23
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(443)984-2000
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District Mailing Address
200 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Enrollment
75,995 students
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Schools
154
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County
Baltimore County County, MD
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2400090
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Baltimore City Public Schools23 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
21201BaltimoreBaltimore City CountyMD
21202BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21205BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21206BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21210BaltimoreBaltimore City CountyMD
21211BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21212BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21213BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21214BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21215BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21216BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21217BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21218BaltimoreBaltimore City CountyMD
21223BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21224BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21226Curtis BayBaltimore County CountyMD
21229BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21230BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21231BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21233BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21239BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21251BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
21287BaltimoreBaltimore County CountyMD
Counties Served2 counties
Baltimore City County, MD Baltimore County County, MD
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Baltimore City Public Schools?▼
Baltimore City Public Schools serves 23 zip codes: 21201, 21202, 21205, 21206, 21210, 21211, 21212, 21213, 21214, 21215, 21216, 21217, 21218, 21223, 21224, 21226, 21229, 21230, 21231, 21233, 21239, 21251, 21287. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Baltimore City Public Schools rated?▼
Baltimore City Public Schools has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 6th percentile among Maryland school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Maryland only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Baltimore City Public Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 75,995 students across 154 schools for Baltimore City Public Schools.
What grades does Baltimore City Public Schools serve?▼
Baltimore City Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Baltimore City Public Schools?▼
You can reach Baltimore City Public Schools by phone at (443)984-2000 or by mail at 200 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Baltimore City Public Schools

Baltimore City Public Schools is a public school district serving 23 zip codes in Maryland, primarily in Baltimore County County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 6th percentile among Maryland districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Maryland districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (443)984-2000 before making a housing decision.

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