For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,687 students in Riverdale, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Riverdale, MD are College Park Academy, Beacon Heights Elementary School and Riverdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Riverdale, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5751 Rivertech Ct
Riverdale, MD 20737
(240) 696-3206
Riverdale, MD 20737
(240) 696-3206
Grades: 6-12
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Beacon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6929 Furman Pkwy
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 918-8700
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 918-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5006 Riverdale Rd
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 985-1850
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 985-1850
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
William Wirt Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Tuckerman St
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 985-1720
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 985-1720
Grades: 6-8
| 1,000 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Riverdale, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Riverdale, MD include College Park Academy, Beacon Heights Elementary School and Riverdale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Riverdale?
4 public elementary schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Riverdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Riverdale include: Riverdale Elementary School vs. Beacon Heights Elementary School, Beacon Heights Elementary School vs. Riverdale Elementary School
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