Best High Schools in Riverdale, MD

High schools
1
Students
2,561
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Parkdale High

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2561 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Riverdale, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
3,816
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
17%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Greenbelt Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1342 Students

2. Charles Carroll Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1228 Students

3. William Wirt Middle

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1246 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Riverdale, MD

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,383
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
13%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Beacon Heights Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students

2. Lamont Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students

3. Woodridge Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students

4. Berwyn Heights Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students

5. Glenridge Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 769 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Riverdale, MD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Riverdale, MD has a total population of 4,168 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Riverdale, MD

8,760

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

74%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Riverdale, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

15.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.71 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riverdale, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riverdale, MD.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,973 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Riverdale, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Riverdale, MD

How many schools are in Riverdale, MD?

Riverdale, MD has 9 public schools: 1 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,760 students in total.

How do schools in Riverdale perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in Riverdale score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Riverdale meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Riverdale?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Riverdale, MD

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East Riverdale, MD

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Landover Hills, MD

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
New Carrollton, MD

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Riverdale Park, MD

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bladensburg, MD

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Edmonston, MD

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 17%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cheverly, MD

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Landover, MD

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lanham, MD

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
University Park, MD

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Riverdale

Average SchoolGrade
D+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
50%
Exceeding
33%
Avg actual scores
23.5%
Avg projected
22.8%

6 of 6 schools in Riverdale carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 1C: 1D: 3F: 1

All 6 public schools we grade in Riverdale. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (3)

Other schools and academies (1)

Neighborhoods and places within Riverdale (1)