For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,681 students in Riverdale, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverdale, MD are College Park Academy and William Wirt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Riverdale, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5751 Rivertech Ct
Riverdale, MD 20737
(240) 696-3206
Riverdale, MD 20737
(240) 696-3206
Grades: 6-12
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
William Wirt Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Tuckerman St
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 985-1720
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 985-1720
Grades: 6-8
| 1,000 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Riverdale, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverdale, MD include College Park Academy and William Wirt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverdale?
2 public middle schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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