Govans Elementary School

Govans Elementary School is a Baltimore charter school offering classes from pre-k and kindergarten to the fifth grade. The neighborhood school. Class projects.

Even our new building has been designed for learning. At Govans, we know that no grade levels are more formative and no time is more critical to the outcome of a child’s learning than pre-k through 5th grade, and so we dedicate ourselves and our school to maximizing every child’s learning potential during those important years. School should be a secure, nurturing, stimulating, safe place for lear

ning. School should not only teach the basics of reading, math, science, social studies and the arts; it should instill confidence, comfort, curiosity and preparation for life. It should be a place where teachers, parents and kids work together – a true community for learning. Govans Elementary School is just that – what school should be. What many of us remember from our childhood. Favorite teachers. Parent participation. Best friends and new friends. After-school activities that are an extension of learning. As part of the non-profit Baltimore Curriculum Project, the largest charter operator in Maryland (and in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools), we utilize proven educational approaches such as Direct Instruction – research-based lessons, coordinated texts and workbooks enabling students to attain reading, writing and math skills beyond their grade level; MAP — Measures of Academic Progress – to assure progress; and Restorative Practices – learning to build relationships and solve problems together. We maintain intensive teacher training and a student-teacher ratio that allows us to meet the academic need of every student and build close bonds between students and faculty. Our after-school programs carry our academic instruction and engaging enrichment activities beyond the school day including dramatic and robotics workshops. Equally important is our commitment to family and community involvement – families working together with their school, the community coming together to educate its children. Our two-story specialty wing of offices, student support zones, gym, media center, visual arts studio, tech ed facility, science lab and cafeteria, along with our three-story educational wing, home to our classrooms, promote collaboration and high-quality learning among our students and faculty. Everything about Govans Elementary has been created to be what school could and should be. What many of us remember. And more. A neighborhood school. A partnership. It takes a community to teach our children. Come join us, become part of our community.

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05/29/2026

Happy Friday Dragons! 🐲Catch up on all
the excitement happening at Govans! The newest edition of our Friday Newsflash is out. Swipe through to read and stay connected.📰🚨

05/28/2026

The cold never bothered us anyway... but these kids absolutely melted our hearts! ❄️💙 Huge congratulations to the incredibly talented students at Govans Elementary for putting on an absolutely spectacular performance of Frozen! From the vocals to the costumes, they brought the magic of Arendelle to life. So proud of all their hard work! 🎭✨

05/28/2026

Things got a little sticky in the STEM lab today! 🧪💚
Our students got hands-on with chemistry by mixing up custom batches of slime. From measuring ingredients to watching the chemical reactions happen in real-time, our young scientists nailed it!
Check out these proud creators! 👇

05/27/2026

This season was nothing short of incredible, going to the playoffs their very first season playing!
Leaving it all on the field at Coppin State University for the championship was an honor, and we couldn’t be prouder of the heart, hustle, and determination this team showed until the very last whistle.
A huge thank you to Coach T, Coach Malik, parents, teachers and fans who cheered us on every step of the way. We win together, we learn together, and we’ll be back stronger. 🏈💪

05/27/2026

The countdown to summer is on! ☀️ As we get ready to finish the school year strong, we want to make sure our community has our upcoming summer schedule. Let's finish this school year on a high note! 🐉✨

05/26/2026

Big hearts, big hustle, and a whole lot of Govans pride! 🏀 We are so proud of our student-athletes for showing up, working hard, and representing Govans on and off the court. Go Dragons! 🐉✨

05/22/2026

☀️🌧️ Thunder, lightning, and... fifth graders! Today, our 5th-grade students had a blast learning all about meteorology during a special “Champions of Weather” presentation with WBAL-TV’s Ava Marie!
From tracking storms to understanding the science behind the skies, our students were absolutely captivated. 🌪️⚡️
A HUGE thank you to Ava Marie, Meteorologist for taking the time to inspire our future scientists and weather watchers. You’re a rockstar! 🌟📺

05/21/2026

Big transitions call for great mentors! 🌟 Today, some of our incredible former students returned to campus to give our 5th graders the ultimate inside scoop on all things middle school. From navigating lockers to managing multiple classes, our 5th graders got their biggest questions answered.
We love seeing our alumni lead the way and inspire the next generation. Middle school, here they come! 📚✨

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Baltimore

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Telephone

+14103966396

Website

https://www.govanselementary.org/

Address

5801 York Road
Baltimore, MD
21212