Best Riverside Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,831 students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Riverside are Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School and Digital Harbor High 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Gr: PK-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Digital Harbor High School
Vocational School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Covington Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 984-1256
Gr: 9-12 | 1,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore, MD include Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School and Digital Harbor High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Baltimore?
2 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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