Schools in Riverdale, Maryland (2025)
5 schools · 5,322 students · 4 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 682.
Riverdale, in Maryland, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,322 students. By level there are 2 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle; by sector 4 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Riverdale's schools is 682, above the Maryland median of 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is College Park Academy (44.4, lower 50% of high schools nationally), followed by Parkdale High (20.6, lower 50% of high schools nationally), and Beacon Heights Elementary (19.7, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Parkdale High (2,588 students), William Wirt Middle (1,124 students), College Park Academy (682 students).
Ranked schools in Riverdale
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
- 144College Park AcademyRiverdale · Charter High29% Math proficiency · 682 students
- 221Parkdale HighRiverdale · Public High18% Math proficiency · 2,588 students
- 320Beacon Heights ElementaryRiverdale · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 342 students
- 418Riverdale ElementaryRiverdale · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 586 students
- 512William Wirt MiddleRiverdale · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 1,124 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Park Academy Riverdale · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 44.4 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 682 |
| 2 | Parkdale High Riverdale · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 20.6 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 2,588 |
| 3 | Beacon Heights Elementary Riverdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.7 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 342 |
| 4 | Riverdale Elementary Riverdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.8 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 586 |
| 5 | William Wirt Middle Riverdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.6 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 1,124 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Riverdale?
College Park Academy is the highest-ranked school in Riverdale with a Success Index (US) of 44.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Riverdale?
Riverdale has 5 schools (2 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle) educating 5,322 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Riverdale?
The median Enrollment across schools in Riverdale is 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.