For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,561 students in 21001, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21001, MD are Center For Educational Opportunity, Swan Creek School and Aberdeen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21001 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21001, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best 21001, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center For Educational Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Swan Creek School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
253 Paradise Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Gr: 2-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Aberdeen Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Mount Royal Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5510
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5510
Gr: 6-8 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21001, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21001, MD include Center For Educational Opportunity, Swan Creek School and Aberdeen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21001?
3 public middle schools are located in 21001.
What is the racial composition of students in 21001?
21001 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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