For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,749 students in 21060, MD (there are 3 private schools, serving 517 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 21060, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21060, MD are Solley Elementary School, Point Pleasant Elementary School and Monarch Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21060 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21060, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21060, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7608 Solley Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 222-6473
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 222-6473
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Point Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1035 Dumbarton Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-5630
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-5630
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Monarch Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6730 Baymeadow Drive
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 760-2072
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 760-2072
Gr: K-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Glen Burnie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-8950
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-8950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carroll Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-1410
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-1410
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Marley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 Cooper Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 424-3200
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 424-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Freetown Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7904 Freetown Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-5610
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-5610
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Marley Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Davis Ct
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 424-3220
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 424-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Marley Glen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scott Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21060, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21060, MD include Solley Elementary School, Point Pleasant Elementary School and Monarch Academy.
How many public schools are located in 21060?
9 public schools are located in 21060.
What percentage of students in 21060 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 21060 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21060?
21060 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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