Govans Elementary
Neighborhood/Enrollment Zone
Govans Elementary serves its neighborhood zone (21212) which includes the Cameron Village, Chinquapin Park, Lake Walker, Mid-Govans, Belvedere, and Evesham Park neighborhoods. Any child living or moving into the neighborhood may enroll at any time, without participating in a lottery. If you live in this zone, call or email the school to enroll.
If you live out of the zone, you can still apply to enroll your child at Govans. If there are no vacancies at the time, students can be added to a waitlist or upcoming lottery.
Charter Status
BCP converted Govans into a charter school in 2015 and the Baltimore City School Board of Commissioners renewed their charter in 2019. Govans is in the last year of our current 5-year contract term with Baltimore City Schools. In January 2025, the Baltimore City School Board of Commissioners will vote on a new contract renewal term for BCP to operate Govans.
What’s after Govans?
Middle and high schools are not zoned by home address like elementary schools are in Baltimore City, therefore students will go through the Middle School Choice process in January of their fifth grade year. Middle school options that are still in the 21212 zip code include Roland Park Elementary/Middle, Leith Walk Elementary/Middle, and Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle. The school choice liaison at Govans will help guide families through this process.
Govans Elementary #213
5801 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
Phone Number: 410-396-6396
Grades served: Pre-K-5
Principal: Bernarda Kwaw
21st Century building opened in 2021
Check out the latest news about Govans Elementary.
What’s Happening at BCP Schools: End Of Year
It’s been a joyous last few weeks of school as our students, teachers, staff, and families bid farewell to the 2022-23 academic year, and the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) says a fond farewell...
Govans’ 2nd International Day
Govans Elementary School (GES) enjoyed its 2nd Annual International Day on Saturday, May 20, 2023. More than 500 GES students, families, teachers, staff, and community members enjoyed a day of...
Govans Elementary And Loyola University Collaborates To Paint Iconic Horse Sculpture
Maryland is known across the globe for thoroughbred racing. And the newly painted, modern horse sculpture in front of the Govans Elementary School building has the provenance befitting the state and...
