PIMLICO ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE
About Pimlico Elementary Middle School
Pimlico Elementary/Middle School, located in Northwest Baltimore’s Central Park Heights community, has a long and proud history of serving local families. Founded in 1910, the school has been a cornerstone of the neighborhood for more than a century. In 2021, Pimlico joined the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) as a neighborhood charter school, deepening its commitment to academic excellence, community partnership, and neighborhood pride.
Today, Pimlico Elementary/Middle School (Pre-K through 8th) proudly serves students who live within its surrounding enrollment zone. Children residing in the zone may enroll at any time without a lottery. Families living outside the zone are also welcome to apply; if seats are not immediately available, students may be placed on a waitlist or considered through a future lottery.
Pimlico operates out of a modern, 21st-century school building that opened in 2018 and supports a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Students benefit from robust programs in music and art, as well as unique partnerships such as the Health Sciences Program with Sinai LifeBridge Hospital, which expands learning beyond the classroom and connects students to real-world experiences.
A Neighborhood School
Park Heights neighborhood began in the early 19th century as an agricultural area supplying wheat and corn to the port of Baltimore. By the late 19th century, it had developed into a streetcar suburb. The neighborhood was annexed by Baltimore City in 1918 and became home to a diverse population, including many Jewish immigrants. Key landmarks, like the Pimlico Race Course (home of the Preakness Stakes since 1873) shaped the community’s identity.
Since its founding in 1910, Pimlico Elementary School has grown to meet the needs of the Park Heights community. Additions were built in 1924 and 1972 to accommodate a growing student population. In 2006, the school expanded to include 6th grade, and by 2009, it fully served Pre-K through 8th grade students. As part of the 21st Century School Buildings Program, Pimlico was among the first Baltimore City schools to receive a major renovation and addition in 2018, creating modern classrooms and collaborative learning spaces while preserving its historic character.
School Snapshot
Founded: 1910
BCP partnership: 2019
Charter conversion: 2021
Grades Served: Prek-8
Feeder Schools: Students from Arlington Elementary and Park Heights Academy are automatically accepted to Pimlico Middle School.
Enrollment: ~700 students
Mascot: Stallion (Rocky)
School Colors: Blue and Yellow
Title I school serving students from underserved communities
21st-Century School Building (opened 2018)
Focus on restorative practices and positive school climate
Enrichment & clubs: arts, music, STEM, after-school programs
Sinai Middle Grades Health Sciences Program: Students in grades 6–8 take advanced science classes and explore careers in medicine and health.
Strong community school partnership with Park Heights Renaissance
Charter Status
The Board of School Commissioners approved Pimlico Elementary/Middle conversion to a neighborhood charter school in 2021 with a 5-year contract. The School Board of Commissioners will vote on the charter renewal for Pimlico on January 14, 2026. The CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools is recommending a three-year renewal.
