For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 213 students in Ridge, MD (there are , serving 149 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in Ridge, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Ridge, MD is Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridge, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ridge have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ridge, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
49430 Airedale Rd
Ridge, MD 20680
(301) 872-0200
Ridge, MD 20680
(301) 872-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ridge, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Ridge, MD include Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ridge?
1 public schools are located in Ridge.
What percentage of students in Ridge go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in Ridge are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ridge?
Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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