For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,252 students in Riverdale, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Riverdale, MD are College Park Academy and Parkdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Riverdale, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is College Park Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High 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.
Parkdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Good Luck Rd
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 513-5700
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 513-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,571 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Riverdale, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Riverdale, MD include College Park Academy and Parkdale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Riverdale?
2 public high schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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