For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,806 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 11% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), 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 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Riverdale, MD (2026-27)
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.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 72% (majority Black).
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