Riverdale Baptist School
Riverdale Baptist School (RBS) is a private Christian school located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, serving students from Pre-K to 12. It is located in Prince George's County, Maryland, and is accredited through Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International.
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| Address | |
1133 Largo Road , United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°52′23″N 76°47′20″W |
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| Type | Private Christian |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Independent Baptist |
| Established | 1971 |
| Founder | Rev. R. Herbert Fitzpatrick |
| Grades | K4-12 |
| Enrollment | averaging 300 total (co-ed) |
| Average class size | 15 |
| Color(s) | Navy blue, gold |
| Accreditation | ACSI, MSACS |
| Website | www |
History
Riverdale Baptist School was founded in 1971 as a daughter ministry of Riverdale Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Fitzpatrick. In its first year, RBS had an enrollment of 188 students in kindergarten through sixth grade and was renting facilities from a local Catholic school. The school expanded by purchasing 156 acres of land on Largo Road in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in 1974. The 70,000 square feet (1.6 acres) educational building opened in 1975 with the 2,300 seat church sanctuary following shortly thereafter. Over the years, RBS has added a basketball and volleyball gymnasium featuring a weight room and film room, baseball and softball diamonds.
Notable alumni
- Shakira Austin (born 2000), basketball center for the Israeli Elitzur Ramla
- Michael Beasley Professional Basketball Player
- Christian Darrisaw, Professional Football Player
- Olandis Gary, Professional Football Player
- Zion Johnson, Professional Football Player
- Jonquel Jones, WNBA Player
- Zech McPhearson Professional Football Player
- Chinanu Onuaku (born 1996), basketball player
- Nolan Smith, Professional Basketball Player
- Wanisha Smith, WNBA Player
- Devin Sweetney, Professional Basketball Player