For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,270 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 20% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Riverdale, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is College Park Academy, with ≥95% 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 69% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Riverdale, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5751 Rivertech Ct
Riverdale, MD 20737
(240) 696-3206
Riverdale, MD 20737
(240) 696-3206
Gr: 6-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Parkdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Good Luck Rd
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 513-5700
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 513-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 69% (majority Black).
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