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Best Dundalk Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,465 students in Dundalk, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dundalk, MD are Charlesmont Elementary School, Norwood Elementary School and Grange Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dundalk, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dundalk have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Dundalk, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlesmont Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 W Collingham Dr
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7004
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Delvale Ave
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7055
Gr: PK-3 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Grange Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Church Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7043
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Melbourne Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7007
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Battle Monument School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7801 E Collingham Dr
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Battle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7828 St Patricia Ln
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7601 Dunmanway
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7052
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Sandy Plains Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8330 Kavanagh Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Dundalk Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2717 Playfield Street
Dundalk, MD 21222
(443) 809-7013
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Holabird Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Delvale Ave
Dundalk, MD 21222
(443) 809-7049
Gr: 4-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
General John Stricker Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7855 Trappe Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(443) 809-7038
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Dundalk Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7400 Dunmanway
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7018
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dundalk, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dundalk, MD include Charlesmont Elementary School, Norwood Elementary School and Grange Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dundalk?
12 public elementary schools are located in Dundalk.
What is the racial composition of students in Dundalk?
Dundalk public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Dundalk are often viewed compared to one another?

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