- Moravia Park Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 655 students
- Northwood Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 641 students
- Arlington Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 529 students
- Medfield Heights Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 485 students
- Curtis Bay Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 470 students
- Dorothy I. Height Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 435 students
- Harford Heights Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 435 students
- Arundel Elementary — Grades PK–2 · 434 students
- Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy — Grades PK–5 · 433 students
- Mary E. Rodman Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 431 students
- William Paca Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 414 students
- Furley Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 410 students
- Govans Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 410 students
- Park Heights Academy — Grades PK–5 · 390 students
- Cecil Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 348 students
- Liberty Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 335 students
- Abbottston Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 330 students
- Frederick Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 320 students
- Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 300 students
- Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou — Grades PK–5 · 296 students
- Yorkwood Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 294 students
- Federal Hill Preparatory Academy — Grades PK–5 · 285 students
- Johnston Square Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 271 students
- Sinclair Lane Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 269 students
- Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 266 students
- + 16 more elementary schools
- Vanguard Collegiate Middle — Grades 6–8 · 313 students
- Stadium School — Grades 6–8 · 259 students
- Lillie May Carroll Jackson School — Grades 5–8 · 209 students
- Booker T. Washington Middle — Grades 6–8 · 192 students
- The Crossroads School — Grades 6–8 · 162 students
- Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High — Grades 9–12 · 1,714 students
- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute — Grades 9–12 · 1,632 students
- Baltimore City College — Grades 9–12 · 1,470 students
- Digital Harbor High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,359 students
- Patterson High — Grades 9–12 · 1,330 students
- Western High — Grades 9–12 · 1,290 students
- Paul Laurence Dunbar High — Grades 9–12 · 1,087 students
- Carver Vocational-Technical High — Grades 9–12 · 1,041 students
- Forest Park High — Grades 9–12 · 1,024 students
- Edmondson-Westside High — Grades 9–12 · 910 students
- Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove — Grades 9–12 · 786 students
- The Reach! Partnership School — Grades 9–12 · 724 students
- Frederick Douglass High — Grades 9–12 · 539 students
- Reginald F. Lewis High — Grades 9–12 · 481 students
- Bard High School Early College — Grades 9–12 · 459 students
- Coppin Academy — Grades 9–12 · 450 students
- Baltimore School for the Arts — Grades 9–12 · 443 students
- City Neighbors High — Grades 9–12 · 416 students
- Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy — Grades 9–12 · 386 students
- Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts — Grades 9–12 · 337 students
- Achievement Academy at Harbor City High — Grades 9–12 · 314 students
- Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High — Grades 9–12 · 264 students
- Renaissance Academy — Grades 9–12 · 241 students
- KIPP Harmony Academy — Grades PK–8 · 1,399 students
- Roland Park Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 1,371 students
- Lakeland Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 1,070 students
- John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 1,061 students
- Academy for College and Career Exploration — Grades 6–12 · 967 students
- Hampstead Hill Academy — Grades PK–8 · 933 students
- The Belair-Edison School — Grades PK–8 · 911 students
- Leith Walk Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 910 students
- Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 — Grades PK–8 · 899 students
- Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 834 students
- Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 831 students
- Green Street Academy — Grades 6–12 · 808 students
- Hamilton Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 801 students
- National Academy Foundation — Grades 6–12 · 801 students
- Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 799 students
- Mount Royal Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 786 students
- Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 774 students
- Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 773 students
- Baltimore International Academy — Grades K–8 · 749 students
- Wildwood Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 743 students
- Cross Country Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 740 students
- Pimlico Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 732 students
- Patterson Park Public Charter School — Grades PK–8 · 730 students
- Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 722 students
- Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 717 students
- + 57 more other schools
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| Metric | Baltimore City Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 166 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $17,400/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Baltimore City Public Schools
ZIP 21229 in Baltimore, Maryland in Baltimore County County falls within the boundaries of Baltimore City Public Schools. Its 6/10 rating is roughly in line with the Maryland average across the funding and enrollment measures NCES tracks. The district covers Pre-K – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Baltimore City Public Schools runs approximately $17,400 annually, placing it near the Maryland state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Baltimore City Public Schools is a district of unknown size with multiple schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Contact Baltimore City Public Schools to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Baltimore City Public Schools 6 out of 10 — average among Maryland public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Baltimore City Public Schools falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 21229
Children in zip code 21229 are assigned to Baltimore City Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 21229, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Baltimore City Public Schools at (443)984-2000 or visit www.baltimorecityschools.org. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Maryland districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Baltimore
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Baltimore City Public Schools serves zip code 21229, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 21229 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Maryland, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Baltimore City Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 21229.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Baltimore City Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 21229 data.