For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,855 students in the neighborhood of Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Cross Keys are Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Western High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 W Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Gr: 9-12 | 1,632 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Western High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD include Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Western High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cross Keys, Baltimore?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cross Keys, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cross Keys, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Cross Keys, Baltimore public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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