Oak View Elementary vs Riderwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak View Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
423 students
Riderwood Elementary
Towson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
| Measure | Oak View Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Riderwood Elementary Towson, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #411 of 879 | #10 of 879 |
| National rank | #27983 of 50,301 | #1281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 423 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 83% |
| city | Silver Spring | Towson |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riderwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 45.9).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 38%).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 39%).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 49.4%).
- •Oak View Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.1).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oak View Elementary better than Riderwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riderwood Elementary ranks higher (88.1 vs 45.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oak View Elementary and Riderwood Elementary?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Towson in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak View Elementary: 423. Riderwood Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak View Elementary and Riderwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Oak View Elementary is 411th of 879 and Riderwood Elementary is 10th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).