For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,021 students in 21901, MD (there are , serving 407 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 21901, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21901, MD are Rising Sun High School, North East High School and Bay View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21901 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21901, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21901, MD 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rising Sun High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Tiger Dr
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-9115
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-9115
Grades: 9-12
| 1,088 students
Rank: #22.
North East High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: #33.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 North East Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
North East Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Thomas Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #55.
North East Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Cecil Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6210
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6210
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
21901, Maryland 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North East Evening High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21901, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21901, MD include Rising Sun High School, North East High School and Bay View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21901?
5 public schools are located in 21901.
What percentage of students in 21901 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 21901 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21901?
21901 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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