Riderwood Elementary vs West Towson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riderwood Elementary
Towson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
West Towson Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Riderwood Elementary Towson, Maryland | West Towson Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #10 of 879 | #56 of 879 |
| National rank | #1281 of 50,301 | #4871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 423 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 74% |
| city | Towson | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riderwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 80.3).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 17.8%).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.5).
- •West Towson Elementary is the larger school with 445 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 Riderwood Elementary better than West Towson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riderwood Elementary ranks higher (88.1 vs 80.3 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 Riderwood Elementary and West Towson Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Towson and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riderwood Elementary: 423. West Towson Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riderwood Elementary and West Towson Elementary rank in Maryland?
Riderwood Elementary is 10th of 879 and West Towson Elementary is 56th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).