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Riderwood Elementary

Public Grades K-5

5^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Riderwood Elementary is a K-5 public school in Towson, MD, serving 423 students within the Baltimore County Public Schools district, and it consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, currently holding the 5th best position in Maryland.

Riderwood stands out for its elite academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, where 94.4% of students are proficient—a rate that is 6.3 percentage points higher than its closest competitor, Rodgers Forge Elementary, and nearly 50 points above the district average. In math, Riderwood achieves 78.2% proficiency, while in science, 76.9% of 5th graders meet standards. The school also excels in supporting male students, ranking 9th in the state for their performance. A key driver of this success is an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.2%, the lowest among its high-performing peers like West Towson Elementary (9.4%) and Pinewood Elementary (6.9%), ensuring students are consistently in class to learn.

Compared to nearby schools, Riderwood’s performance is remarkably consistent, having earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for over a decade. While Rodgers Forge Elementary slightly edges it out in math and science, Riderwood’s decisive advantage in reading makes it a top choice for families prioritizing literacy. The school achieves these results with per-student spending ($19,774) that is moderate compared to peers like Summit Park Elementary ($24,560), suggesting effective resource use. With a very low rate of economic disadvantage (9.46% receiving free or reduced-price lunch), Riderwood provides a supportive environment where strong family-school connections and consistent attendance create a virtuous cycle of academic excellence.

423

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,774

Per pupil spending ?

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1711 Landrake Rd
Towson, MD 21204-1822

(410) 887-3568

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Students who attend Riderwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Dumbarton Middle
High:	Towson High

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.4%

Asian:

9.2%

African American:

7.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (85% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Maryland elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Baltimore County Public Schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school85%

District avg34%

Maryland avg39%

5^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 108Elementary Schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools

18^th of 25Baltimore County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	98.6	5 of 864	99.4%	★★★★★
2025	98.3	6 of 865	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	98.4	3 of 859	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	98.5	5 of 855	99.4%	★★★★★
2022	96.7	21 of 862	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	97.5	20 of 802	97.5%	★★★★★
2019	97.0	16 of 853	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	96.8	19 of 857	97.8%	★★★★★
2017	95.2	32 of 847	96.2%	★★★★★
2016	96.6	13 of 845	98.5%	★★★★★
2015	96.3	16 of 859	98.1%	★★★★★
2014	83.8	94 of 867	89.2%	★★★★☆
2013	83.8	65 of 847	92.3%	★★★★★
2012	83.7	58 of 857	93.2%	★★★★★
2011	86.9	26 of 853	97.0%	★★★★★
2010	85.2	52 of 855	93.9%	★★★★★
2009	81.7	105 of 850	87.6%	★★★★☆
2008	83.3	84 of 838	90.0%	★★★★★
2007	3.2	794 of 818	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	8.9	748 of 804	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	5.9	762 of 805	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	6.7	748 of 803	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	90.9	48 of 796	94.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	97.8	9 of 788	98.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	89.1	33 of 528	93.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)99th percentile~ school

Female (2021)94th percentile-4 vs school

White (2021)94th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts94%+43 vs state

Mathematics78%+51 vs state

Science77%+45 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riderwood Elementary	Public	K-5	1711 Landrake Rd	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3568	423	29	14.6	9.5%	302 (71.4%)	32 (7.6%)	28 (6.6%)	39 (9.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)	98.6	5^th of 864 public elementary schools	99.4%		98.3	6^th of 865 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	77.9	81.8	73.1	78.2	91.2	96.1	96.2	94.4	76.9	$19,774	$1,558	$18,216
West Towson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6916 North Charles Street	Baltimore	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3893	445	25	17.8	17.8%	277 (62.2%)	69 (15.5%)	36 (8.1%)	31 (7.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.7%)	95.3	28^th of 864 public elementary schools	96.8%		96.2	25^th of 865 public elementary schools	97.1%	3	69.8	74.3	65.7	70.0	78.6	79.2	78.6	78.8	75.7	$18,660	$1,646	$17,014
Lutherville Laboratory	Public	K-5	1700 North York Rd	Lutherville	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-7800	405	32	12.8	34.3%	183 (45.2%)	106 (26.2%)	37 (9.1%)	48 (11.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.4%)	77.1	206^th of 864 public elementary schools	76.2%		77.6	202^nd of 865 public elementary schools	76.6%	4	51.5	50.0	38.4	46.5	69.7	75.7	58.9	68.1	38.9	$21,211	$1,372	$19,840
Pinewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Rickswood Rd	Timonium	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-7663	598	33	17.9	14.5%	354 (59.2%)	42 (7.0%)	27 (4.5%)	132 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.2%)	97	18^th of 864 public elementary schools	97.9%		97.9	9^th of 865 public elementary schools	99.0%	9	78.5	71.8	66.4	71.7	80.6	88.2	84.0	84.2	71.4	$16,645	$1,041	$15,604
Hampton Elementary	Public	K-5	1115 Charmuth Rd	Lutherville	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3205	555	36	15.2	33.3%	294 (53.0%)	136 (24.5%)	44 (7.9%)	42 (7.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.5%)	77	207^th of 864 public elementary schools	76.0%		83.3	150^th of 865 public elementary schools	82.7%	57	46.8	59.2	38.3	47.8	65.1	63.3	63.6	64.0	45.8	$16,417	$1,055	$15,362
Home Assignments-Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	105 W. Chesapeake Avenue	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3222	1				0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$5,875	$439	$5,436
Timonium Elementary	Public	K-5	2001 Eastridge Rd	Timonium	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-7661	445	31	14.4	20.0%	264 (59.3%)	41 (9.2%)	49 (11.0%)	72 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.3%)	94.8	36^th of 864 public elementary schools	95.8%		96.6	20^th of 865 public elementary schools	97.7%	16	73.7	80.3	53.3	69.2	76.3	81.6	77.3	78.4	78.7	$19,513	$1,255	$18,257
Summit Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6920 Diana Rd	Baltimore	21209	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-1210	520	33	15.5	41.7%	209 (40.2%)	188 (36.2%)	50 (9.6%)	55 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.3%)	49.6	412^th of 864 public elementary schools	52.3%		62.6	311^th of 865 public elementary schools	64.0%	101	46.3	33.8	15.4	34.1	52.4	56.8	34.6	49.5	21.8	$24,560	$1,735	$22,825
Rodgers Forge Elementary	Public	K-5	250 Dumbarton Rd	Baltimore	21212	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3582	412	24	17.0	9.5%	292 (70.9%)	29 (7.0%)	22 (5.3%)	33 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (8.5%)	98.5	6^th of 864 public elementary schools	99.3%		98.2	7^th of 865 public elementary schools	99.2%	1	90.2	76.2	81.4	81.9	93.3	84.3	87.9	88.1	81.4	$19,124	$1,159	$17,965
Fort Garrison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3310 Woodvalley Dr	Baltimore	21208	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-1203	283	23	12.0	20.8%	173 (61.1%)	67 (23.7%)	19 (6.7%)	11 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	94.7	37^th of 864 public elementary schools	95.7%		93.8	45^th of 865 public elementary schools	94.8%	8	74.4	73.8	62.9	70.8	86.0	85.7	76.5	83.2	50.0	$22,407	$3,720	$18,688

Frequently Asked Questions about Riderwood Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Riderwood Elementary?

Students at Riderwood Elementary are 71% White, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Riderwood Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 423 students attended Riderwood Elementary.

What district is Riderwood Elementary in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Riderwood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Riderwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dumbarton Middle
High : Towson High

Is Riderwood Elementary a good school?

Yes! Riderwood Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools.

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