Best Schools in Riverdale Park, MD
Riverdale Park, MD has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 15,466 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Riverdale Park don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Riverdale Park, MD
The top high schools in Riverdale Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. College Park Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 692 Students
2. Bladensburg High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2164 Students
3. Parkdale High
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2561 Students
4. Northwestern High
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Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2346 Students
Best Middle Schools in Riverdale Park, MD
The top middle schools in Riverdale Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenbelt Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1342 Students
2. Hyattsville Middle
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
3. William Wirt Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1246 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Riverdale Park, MD
The top elementary schools in Riverdale Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
2. Hyattsville Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students
3. Berwyn Heights Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students
4. Riverdale Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 630 Students
5. Templeton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 799 Students
6. Rogers Heights Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 686 Students
7. Port Towns Elementary
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 955 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Riverdale Park, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Riverdale Park, MD has a total population of 6,634 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 66%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Riverdale Park, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Riverdale Park, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riverdale Park, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riverdale Park, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Riverdale Park, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Riverdale Park, MD
How many schools are in Riverdale Park, MD?
Riverdale Park, MD has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 15,466 students in total.
How do schools in Riverdale Park perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Riverdale Park score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Riverdale Park don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Riverdale Park?
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.
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