For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,309 students in 20737, MD.
The top ranked public schools in 20737, MD are College Park Academy, Parkdale High School and Beacon Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20737 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 20737, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 20737, MD Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Park Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Parkdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Good Luck Rd
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 513-5700
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 513-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,561 students
Rank: #33.
Beacon Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6929 Furman Pkwy
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 918-8700
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 918-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Riverdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5006 Riverdale Rd
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 985-1850
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 985-1850
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #55.
William Wirt Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,246 students
Rank: #66.
Templeton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Carters Ln
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 985-1880
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 985-1880
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20737, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 20737, MD include College Park Academy, Parkdale High School and Beacon Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20737?
6 public schools are located in 20737.
What is the racial composition of students in 20737?
20737 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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