Exceptional Schools

Riverside’s own Thomas Johnson Elementary/ Middle School is #1 in Baltimore City Elementary schools, and #4 among middle schools, according to US News & World Report.

Riverside students also attend schools in adjacent neighborhoods.

In Baltimore, middle and high school students can apply to any school through the Baltimore City Public Schools’ School Choice process.

Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle School +

Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School +

Federal Hill Preparatory Academy +

  • US News #5 in Baltimore City Public Schools Elementary Schools

  • Pre-K to 5th Grade

  • MDE 4-star (out of 5) school 

  • Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE) Award

  • ESOL site

  • Gifted and advanced learning site

  • Intensive literacy site

  • Project-based learning approach integrates content across core subjects

St. Ignatius Loyola Academy +

  • Independent Jesuit boys Grades 5-8

  • 98% graduation rate; 100% in last 7 of 10 classes

  • Students from 26 zip codes throughout Baltimore

  • Admissions process

Digital Harbor High School +

  • ESOL site

  • Honors courses

  • Intensive literacy site

  • P-TECH

  • AP offerings

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings

  • Maryland State Report Card