Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School

The staff at BOES is amazing! My son is autistic and attends classes in the mainstream classroom with some areas of Special Education and has in house Speech Therapy. Everyone from the office staff on up have been communicative, engaging and supportive.

Riverdale academics are above the public school's in PG County. My child informed me multiple times of transfers who come in from public schools behind the curve in what they are currently learning. Unfortunately, the school is older and we have experienced several maintenance issues which closes the school. It is also a religious school so they do not participate in many social activities including prom's. Most recently the high school principal left and was replaced with the history teacher, when she left her entire family who all held positions in the school left with her. To me it was a very obvious "hook-up" and now the freshman who are now sophomore's had to deal with such a significant change. Same for the Football program, i believe all resources are placed into their baseball program. Riverdale is a good school but it really seems like they are stuck in the 70s. They also lack transportation and you have to pay for before or after care services. For almost $14k a year you would think you would get more than just a good curriculum. I would still recommend this school cause education is what matters most but for parents considering this school be mindful that's all that the school will offer as well.

We love St. Mary's. Our kids started attending after Covid and this year will be three years. My son is in first grade and probably reading at a third grade level. With the exception of one or two, the teachers we've had have been great. The preschool teachers are amazing, very caring. There is a strong sense of community, high patent involvement and the principal has always dealt with issues in an appropriate manner. I'd highly recommend St.Mary,'s.