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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21286

At a glance

Schools

4,030

Students

Top rankedCromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet91^st of 865 Maryland elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Pleasant Plains Elementary up 37 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Loch Raven High 12.9 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

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Summary:

The 21286 zip code area in Maryland is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle to meet state and district averages.

Towson High and Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet are the top-performing schools in the area, with strong test scores, high graduation rates, and recognition as some of the best schools in Maryland. In contrast, Loch Raven High, Loch Raven Technical Academy, and Pleasant Plains Elementary lag behind, with lower test proficiency rates and academic outcomes.

The data suggests that the Baltimore County Public Schools district as a whole is underperforming compared to the state averages, with most schools in the 21286 zip code area scoring below the Maryland benchmarks on standardized tests. Additionally, the area faces challenges such as high chronic absenteeism rates, which may contribute to the overall academic performance of the schools in this community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)							MCAP English Language Arts (2025)								MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Algebra II (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)		MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Loch Raven Technical Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	8101 La Salle Rd	Baltimore	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(443) 809-3518	722	49	14.8	62.6%	98 (13.6%)	485 (67.2%)	86 (11.9%)	24 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (3.7%)	21	271^st of 337 public middle schools	19.6%		21.6	242^nd of 328 public middle schools	26.2%	29				7.4	1.2	0.7	5.5				29.4	39.3	24.5		30.8	13.4		14.7		13.4	18.0	$17,674	$1,586	$16,087
Loch Raven High	Public	9-12	1212 Cowpens Ave	Baltimore	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3525	780	60	12.9	56.8%	200 (25.6%)	419 (53.7%)	86 (11.0%)	30 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (5.4%)	22.7	158^th of 220 public high schools	28.2%		18.5	135^th of 146 public high schools	7.5%	23							4.2							42.9	42.9	3.2		15.4				$19,884	$1,653	$18,231
Pleasant Plains Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8300 Pleasant Plains Rd	Towson	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 809-3549	575	35	16.6	70.1%	70 (12.2%)	280 (48.7%)	173 (30.1%)	8 (1.4%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.4%)	19.2	696^th of 865 public elementary schools	19.5%		14.6	733^rd of 859 public elementary schools	14.7%	37	17.1	14.1	11.7				14.2	23.5	27.6	29.3					26.9				11.5			$20,133	$2,461	$17,672
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	825 Providence Rd	Baltimore	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 887-4888	395	25	16.1	31.4%	131 (33.2%)	172 (43.5%)	35 (8.9%)	31 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.6%)	89.9	91^st of 865 public elementary schools	89.5%		90.3	75^th of 859 public elementary schools	91.3%	16	71.2	59.4	50.7				59.7	79.7	81.3	65.8					75.0				43.1			$19,463	$1,377	$18,085
Towson High	Public, Magnet	9-12	69 Cedar Ave	Towson	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-3608	1,558	87	17.8	27.1%	818 (52.5%)	400 (25.7%)	110 (7.1%)	140 (9.0%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (5.3%)	61.2	37^th of 220 public high schools	83.2%		58.2	37^th of 146 public high schools	74.7%								23.1							74.3	74.3	6.9	35.4	36.1				$15,278	$912	$14,366

Cities Near Zip Code 21286

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Baltimore	0.2 mi	278	222^nd
Towson	1.14 mi	12	85^th
Lutherville	1.33 mi	3	45^th
Parkville	1.96 mi	1
Timonium	2.75 mi	5	58^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.