Pinewood Elementary vs Riderwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinewood Elementary
Timonium · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
Riderwood Elementary
Towson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
| Measure | Pinewood Elementary Timonium, Maryland | Riderwood Elementary Towson, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #46 of 879 | #10 of 879 |
| National rank | #3855 of 50,301 | #1281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 598 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| city | Timonium | Towson |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riderwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 82.1).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 14.5%).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.1).
- •Pinewood Elementary is the larger school with 598 students compared with 423.
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 Pinewood Elementary better than Riderwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riderwood Elementary ranks higher (88.1 vs 82.1 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 Pinewood Elementary and Riderwood Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Timonium and Towson in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinewood Elementary: 598. Riderwood Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinewood Elementary and Riderwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Pinewood Elementary is 46th of 879 and Riderwood Elementary is 10th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).