For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 491 students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Riverside is Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Gr: PK-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD include Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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