For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,030 students in 21286, MD (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,746 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 21286, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21286, MD are Towson High School, Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet and Loch Raven High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21286 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21286, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21286, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Towson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Cedar Ave
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3608
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3608
Gr: 9-12 | 1,558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Providence Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-4888
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-4888
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Loch Raven High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 Cowpens Ave
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-3525
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-3525
Gr: 9-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Plains Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Pleasant Plains Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3549
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3549
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Loch Raven Technical Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8101 La Salle Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3518
Towson, MD 21286
(443) 809-3518
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21286, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21286, MD include Towson High School, Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet and Loch Raven High School.
How many public schools are located in 21286?
5 public schools are located in 21286.
What percentage of students in 21286 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 21286 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21286?
21286 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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