South Baltimore has some of the best public elementary and middle schools in the Entire Baltimore Metropolitan Area.
The Baltimore City Public Schools has charge of the education for 80,000+/- of Baltimore’s school children. The Baltimore public school system maintains about 162+/- schools in all neighborhoods of the city. From the City Schools Website: “City Schools is committed to ensuring that all students graduate from high school ready for college, career training, and life success in the 21st century.”
Where would you like to learn – or have your child learn?
Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle School #84 – 100 E. Heath Street, 410-396-1575
“TJ” is a traditional neighborhood school serving grades Pre-K to 8. This top-performing school has been recognized by the State of Maryland with an “Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education” award.
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School #76 – 1425 E. Fort Avenue. 410-396-1503
“FSK” is a traditional neighborhood school, serving grades Pre-K through 8, that also has an “Advanced Academics” program open to middle school students from across the city (admitted based on entrance criteria). Click for a Brief History of FSK.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy Elementary School #45 – 1040 William Street. 410-396-1207
Fed Hill Prep is a traditional neighborhood elementary school serving grades Pre-K to 5 and has been recognized by the State of Maryland with an “Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education” award.
Digital Harbor High School #416 – 1100 Covington Street, 410-396-1500
The former “Southern High” is now a traditionally managed neighborhood and city-wide innovative technology-focused high school serving grades 9-12. Students take preparatory courses for entry to college, prepare for technology careers, and can earn industry-level certification.
Trivia Moment: When seniors graduate from Digital Harbor and other public high schools where do you think they go? College, work, military, nowhere? Yes, yes, yes and, unfortunately, yes – eventually. But first many of them head to the beach in Ocean City, MD, for seven days of celebratory glee, called Senior Week.
Catholic Community School of South Baltimore – No longer exists. Such a shame.
Coppin State College – 2500 W. North Avenue • Baltimore, MD 21216 (410) 951-3000 • Admissions Phone Number: (410) 951-3600 • Set on 38 acres in northwest Baltimore, Coppin State College is a historically black, four-year liberal arts college providing academic programs in the arts and sciences, teacher education, nursing, graduate studies, and continuing education. Coppin offers 21 majors and 11 graduate-degree programs. A fully accredited urban, residential campus, Coppin serves Baltimore residents as well as students from around the world, with flexible course schedules that include convenient day, evening, and weekend classes.
Baltimore Metropolitan Area Public School Systems: