PIMLICO ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE
PIMLICO OVERVIEW
Founded in 1910, Pimlico Elementary/Middle School has been a cornerstone of Northwest Baltimore’s Central Park Heights community for over a century. In 2021, Pimlico became a neighborhood charter school operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP), strengthening its role as a hub for student learning and neighborhood pride.
Pimlico serves students in Pre-K through 8th grade from its surrounding enrollment zone. Any child living in the zone may enroll at any time—no lottery required. Families outside the zone may also apply; if no seats are available, students may join a waitlist or participate in an upcoming lottery.
The school operates in a modern, 21st-Century building, which opened in 2018, and offers a range of enrichment programs, from music, art, to partnerships like the Health Sciences Program with Sinai LifeBridge Hospital.
A True 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.
4849 Pimlico Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
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. Its next renewal will be in 2026.
