What's Up? 2009 Private School Guide
What’s Up? Publishing’s 3rd Annual Private School Guide
As a service to our readers we’ve compiled a list of private schools located on the Eastern Shore. This guide contains information we hope will be helpful to those in the process of selecting a school for their child.
Annapolis:
Aleph-Bet Jewish Day School
1125 Spa Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9044
www.alephbet.org
info@alephbet.org
Year founded: 1989
Number of students: 47
Avg. class size: 8
Student/teacher ratio: 8:1
Tuition: $9,180/year
Religious Affiliation: Jewish
Accreditation/Education Associations: AIMS
Grades/ages taught: Grades K–5
Annapolis Area Christian School
716 Bestgate Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-8251
www.aacsonline.org
admissions@aacsonline.org
Year founded: 1971
Number of students: 965
Avg. class size: 20
Student/teacher ratio: 18:1
Tuition: $3,179-11,913/year
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE, MSA, NILD,
ACSI, AIMS, CSI, CAPE, MACSA, NACAC
Grades/ages taught: PK-12
Benjamin Franklin Learning Center
1908 Forest Dr. 2nd Floor
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 216-7070
www.benjaminfranklincenter.com
lherman1@comcast.net
Year founded: 1994
Number of students: 30 max.
Avg. class size: varies
Student/teacher ratio: 2:1
Tuition: $4,200/year
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: N/A
Grades/ages taught: 6–12
Book of Life Academy
913 Cedar Park Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-2600
www.bookoflifeacademy.org
bookoflife@verizon.net
Year founded: 1982
Number of students: 75
Avg. class size: 15
Student/teacher ratio: 10:1
Tuition: $400/month
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE, ACTS
Grades/ages taught: K3–3
Chesapeake Montessori School
30 Old Mill Bottom Rd. North
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-4740
www.chesapeake-montessori.com
admissions@chesapeake-montessori.com
Year founded: 1977
Avg. class size: 28
Student/teacher ratio: 9:1
Tuition: $10,600/year
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: AIMS, AMI, MSDE
Grades/ages taught: Ages 18 months–12
The Harbour School at Annapolis
1277 Green Holly Dr.
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 974-4248
www.harbourschool.org
info@harbourschool.org
Year founded: 1982
Number of students: 159
Avg. class size: 8
Student/teacher ratio: 3:1 (lower), 4:1 (upper)
Tuition: $35,126/year
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE
Grades/ages taught: Ages 6–21
The Key School
534 Hillsmere Dr.
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
www.keyschool.org
inquiry@keyschool.org
Year founded: 1958
Number of students: 700
Avg. class size: 16-18
Student/teacher ratio: 8:1
Tuition: $11,000–21,500/year
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: AIMS, ASCD, NACAC, NAIS
Grades/ages taught: PK–12
Montessori International Children's House
1641 Winchester Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-7789
www.montessoriinternational.org
Year founded: 1985
Number of students: 160
Avg. class size: 28-30
Student/teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition: $7,000–9,000/year
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE, AMI
Grades/ages taught: Ages 18 months–6
Naval Academy Primary School
74 Greenbury Point Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21402
(410) 757-3090
www.napschool.com
administration@napschool.com
Year Founded: 1949
Number of students: 275
Avg. class size: 15
Student/teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition: $2,654-6,325/year
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: NA
Grades/ages taught: PK–5
St. Anne’s School of Annapolis
3112 Arundel on the Bay Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-8650
http://st.annesschool.org
communitcations@st.annesschool.org
Year Founded: 1992
Number of students: 285
Avg. class size: 12-14
Student/teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $9,900–16,800/year
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE, AIMS, NAIS
Grades/ages taught: Preschool–8
St. Martin’s Lutheran Church School
1120 Spa Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 269-1955
www.stmartinsonline.org
brosencrans@stmartinsonline.org
Year founded: 1963
Number of students: 200
Avg. class size: 20
Student/teacher ratio: 20:1
Tuition: $5,528–9,684/year
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran
Accreditation/Education Associations: AIMS, NMSA, ELEA
Grades/ages taught: PK–8
St. Mary's Elementary School
111 Duke of Gloucester St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-2869 Phone
(410) 269-6513 FAX
www.stmaryschurch.org
jsaunders@stmarysannapolis.org
Year founded: 1862
Number of students: 870
Avg. class size: 28
Student/teacher ratio: 25:1
Tuition: $6,240–7,340/year
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Accreditation/Education Associations: MDSE
Grades/ages taught: K–8
St. Mary’s High School
113 Duke of Gloucester St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-3294
www.stmarysannapolis.org
cchomo@stmarysannapolis.org
Year founded: 1946
Number of students: 550
Avg. class size: 22
Student/teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition: $10,340 in parish $11,690 out of parish
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Accreditation/Education Associations: AB, MSA
Grades/ages taught: 9–12
Arnold:
Antioch Christian School
1535 Ritchie Hwy.
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-5000
www.antiochchristianschool.com
angiwright@myantioch.org
Year founded: 1978
Number of students: 75
Avg. class size: 20
Student/teacher ratio: 10:1
Tuition: $4,000–4,300/year
Religious Affiliation: Apostolic
Accreditation/Education Associations: NA
Grades/ages taught: K–12
Arnold Christian Academy
365 Jones Station Rd.
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1882
www.arnoldchristianacademy.org
info@arnoldchristianacademy.org
Year founded: 1977
Number of students: 85
Avg. class size: 15
Student/teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition: $3,600–4,500/year
Religious Affiliation: Ministry of New Covenant
Accreditation/Education Associations: ACSI
Grades/ages taught: K–8
Chesapeake Academy
1185 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 647-9612
www.chesapeakeacademy.com
srichburg@chesapeakeacademy.com
Year founded: 1980
Number of students: 320
Avg. class size: 16
Student/teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $6.459–13,170/year
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE, AIMS, NAIS
Grades/ages taught: Ages 3–11
Bowie:
Belair Baptist Christian Academy
2801 Belair Drive
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-0578
www.bbcacademy.org
bbcacademy@verizon.net
Year founded: 1999
Number of students: 40
Avg. class size: 10
Student/teacher ratio: 5:1
Tuition: $6250 for 9-12 and $5950 for K-8
Religious Affiliation: Southern Baptist
Accreditation/Education Associations: NA
Grades/ages taught: K-12
Bowie Christian School
2518 Kenhill Drive
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 352-7106
www.bowiechristianschool.com
bowiechristianschool@verizon.net
Year founded: 2006
Number of Students: 46
Avg. class size: 15 (K: 10)
Student/teacher ratio: 1:9
Tuition: $5,250
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Accreditation/Education Associations: NCSA
Grades/ages taught: Preschool-12
Bowie Montessori Children’s House
5004 Randonstone Lane
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-3566
www.bmch.net
Year Founded: 1967
Number of students: 260
Avg. class size: 28
Student/teacher ratio: 28:1
Tuition: $9,600
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: NA
Grades/ages taught: PK-8
Grace Christian School
7210 Race Track Road
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-0158
www.gcsbowie.org
office@gcsbowie.org
Year founded: 1975
Number of students: 375
Avg. class size: 24
Student/teacher ratio: 24:1
Tuition: $5,140
Religious Affiliation: Ministry of Grace Baptist Church
Accreditation/Education Associations: ACSI, MACSA
Grades/ages taught: K-8
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School
13106 Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD 20720
(301) 464-3215
www.htrinity.org
admissions@htrinity.org
Year founded: 1963
Number of students: 600
Avg. class size: 20
Student/teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition: $8,150-$10,350/year
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Accreditation/Education Associations: AIMS, MSA, ACS
Grades/ages taught: PK-8
Patuxent Montessori School
14210 Old Stage Rd.
Bowie, MD 20720
(301) 464-4506
www.patuxent-montessori.org
patusmontessor@aol.com
Year Founded: 1992
Number of Students: 70
Avg. class size: varies
Student/teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition: $8500
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Associations: NA
Grades/ages taught: 18 months-12
Crownsville:
Indian Creek School
(Lower and Middle Schools)
680 Evergreen Rd.
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
(Upper School)
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 849-5151
www.indiancreekschool.com
admission@indiancreekschool.com
Year founded: 1973
Number of students: 641
Avg. class size: 15
Student/teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $14,055/Early Childhood, $15,585/Lower School, $17,800/Middle School, $19,995/Upper School
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: AIMS, NAIS
Grades/ages taught: K–12
Edgewater:
St Andrew's United Methodist Day School
4 B Wallace Manor Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 266-6429
www.standrewsum.org
school@standrewsum.org
Year founded: 1985
Number of students: 250
Avg. class size: 16
Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 (PK-K), 16:1 (1–8)
Tuition: $4,600–8,800/year
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
Accreditation/Education Associations: AIMS, MSDE
Grades/ages taught: Ages 3–14
The Summit School
664 Central Ave. East
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 798-0005
www.thesummitschool.org
info@thesummitschool.org
Year founded: 1989
Number of students: 109
Avg. class size: 8
Student/teacher ratio: 4:1
Tuition: $27,000/year
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE, AIMS, NAIS
Grades/ages taught: 1–8
Gambrills:
Lighthouse Preparatory Academy
923 Annapolis Rd.
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 923-6400
www.lcg-lpa.com
mrs.mollon@lcg-lpa.com
Year founded: 1998
Number of students: 28
Avg. class size: 10
Student/teacher ratio: 3:6
Tuition: $5,000/year
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE
Grades/ages taught: K3–4
Martin Barr Adventist School
2365 Bell Branch Rd.
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-0078
www.martinbarrschool.org
martinbarrschool@netzero.com
Year founded: 1974
Number of students: 12
Avg. class size: 6
Student/teacher ratio: 6:1
Tuition: $4,360/year
Religious Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventists
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE, CES-MSA
Grades/ages taught: K–8
School of the Incarnation
2601 Symphony Ln.
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 519-2285
www.schooloftheincarnation.org
bedmondson@schooloftheincarnation.org
Year founded: 2000
Number of students: 745
Avg. class size: 30
Student/teacher ratio: 15:1 (lower), 30:1 (upper)
Tuition: $5,380/year for parishioners $6,130/year for non-parishioners
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSA
Grades/ages taught: K–8
Glen Burnie:
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
407 Marley Station Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
410-768-5306 (elementary) 410-768-5324 (middle/high school)
www.cbcaknights.org
cbca04@verizon.net
Year founded: 1973
Number of students: 400
Avg. class size: 20
Student/teacher ratio: 1:20 average
Tuition: varies by grade ($2965 - $5270)
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Accreditation/Education Associations: NA
Grades/ages taught: K3-12
Monsignor Slade Catholic School
120 Dorsey Rd.
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-7130
www.msladeschool.com
mscs@msladeschool.com
Year founded: 1954
Number of students: 875
Avg. class size: 28
Student/teacher ratio: 8:1
Tuition: $4,456-5,006/year
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSA
Grades/ages taught: K–8
St. Paul’s Lutheran School
308 Oak Manor Dr.
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-5790
www.stpaulslutheranschoolgb.org
rcolross@stpauls-lutheran.org
Year founded: 1950
Number of students: 387
Avg. class size: 18
Student/teacher ratio: 18:1
Tuition: $4,810–5,240/year
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE
Grades/ages taught: Ages 3–14
Glenn Dale
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School
11902 Daisy Lane
Glenn Dale, MD 20767
(301) 464-3215
www.htrinity.org
admissions@htrinity.org
Year founded: 1963
Number of students: 600
Avg. class size: 20
Student/teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition: $8,150-$10,350/year
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Accreditation/Education Associations: AIMS, MSA, ACS
Grades/ages taught: PK-8
Lothian:
Arundel Bay Christian Academy
968 C Lower Pindell Road
Lothian, MD 20711
(301) 952-0123
www.arundelbay.org
thall@arundelbay.org
Year founded: 1991
Number of students: 170
Avg.class size: 16
Student/teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition: $5,220-8,900/year
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Accreditation/Education Associations: ACSI, MSA, ACS
Grades/ages taught: Age 3-14
Millersville:
Church on the Rock Christian Academy
649 Old Mill Rd.
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 987-4744
www.mdcotr.org
academyadmin@gmail.com
Year founded: 1974
Number of students: 130
Avg. class size: 15
Student/teacher ratio: 13:1
Tuition: $3,200-4,500/year
Religious Affiliation: nondenominational
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE, ACE
Grades/ages taught: PK3–12
Elvaton Christian Academy
8422 Elvaton Rd.
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 647-3224
www.elvatonacademy.com
evelyn@elvaton.net
Year founded: 1995
Number of students: 82
Avg. class size: 15
Student/teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition: $1,143–$3,345/year
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE
Grades/ages taught: PK2–8
Rockbridge Academy
911 Generals Hwy.
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 923-1171
www.rockbridge.org
learning@rockbridge.org
Year Founded: 1995
Number of students: 347
Avg. class size: 15
Student/teacher ratio: 8:1
Tuition: $5,000–8,400/year
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Accreditation/Education Associations: ACCS
Grades/ages taught: K–12
Odenton:
Odenton Christian School
8410 Piney Orchard Pkwy.
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 551-9852
www.ocs1.org
DShafer@osc1.org
Year founded: 1977
Number of students: 333
Avg. class size: 20
Student/teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition: $4,190-$6,690/year
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Accreditation/Education Associations: MACS
Grades/ages taught: K3–12
Pasadena:
Gibson Island Country School
5191 Mountain Rd.
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-5370
www.gics.org
admissions@gics.org
Year founded: 1956
Number of students: 75+
Avg. class size: 10
Student/teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $7,915–11,966/year
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: AIMS, NAIS
Grades/ages taught: PK–5
Lake Shore Christian Academy
860 Swift Rd.
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-3529
www.lsbc.name
Year founded: 1976
Number of students: 45
Avg. class size: 7
Student/teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $3,100–3,400
Religious Affiliation: nondenominational
Accreditation/Education Associations: MACS, ACE
Grades/ages taught: K4–12
St. Jane Frances School
8513 St Jane Dr.
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-4750
www.stjaneschool.org
Year founded: 1954
Number of students: 580
Avg. class size: 30
Student/teacher ratio: 30:1
Tuition: $1,850–4,480/year
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE
Grades/ages taught: K3–8
Severn:
Archbishop Spalding High School
8080 New Cut Rd.
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-9105
www.archbishopspalding.org
Year founded: 1966
Number of students: 1,200
Avg. class size: 27
Student/teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition: $10,655/year
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE, AIMS, MSA
Grades/ages taught: 9–12
Calvary Chapel Christian Academy
8064 New Cut Rd.
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-5101
cccaschool.com
principalfridy@aol.com
Year founded: 1979
Number of students: 100
Avg. class size: 12
Student/teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition: $4,300/year
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Grades/ages taught: K5–12
Severna Park:
St. John the Evangelist School
669 Ritchie Hwy.
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
www.stjohnsp.org
school@stjohnsp.org
Year founded: 1959
Number of students: 460
Avg. class size: 25
Student/teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition: $6,100/year
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSA, NCEA
Grades/ages taught: K–8
St. Martin's In-the-Field Day School
375 A Benfield Rd.
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7055
www.stmartinsdayschool.org
info@stmartinsdayschool.org
Year founded: 1957
Number of students: 320
Avg. class size: 20
Student/teacher ratio: 7:1 (Nursery), 10:1 (PK, K), 15:1 (Grades 1–8)
Tuition: $2,400–8,995/year
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE, MAESA, NAEYC
Grades/ages taught: Nursery 3–8
Severn School
201 Water St.
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
www.severnschool.com
info@servenschool.com
Year founded: 1914
Number of students: 600
Avg. class size: 14
Student/teacher ratio: 12:1
Tuition: $20,475/year
Religious Affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE, AIMS
Grades/ages taught: 6–12
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Key to Abbreviations
AACS: American Association of Christian Schools
ACCS: Association of Classical and Christian Schools
ACE: Accelerated Christian Education or American Council on Education
AMI: Association Montessori Internationale
AIMS: Association of Maryland Independent Schools
ASCD: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
ASCI: Association of Christian Schools International
CCA: Child Care Administration
CES-MSA: Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools
CSI: Christian Schools International
ELEA: Evangelical Lutheran Education Association
MACE: Maryland Association of Christian Education
MACS: Maryland Association of Christian Schools
MACSA: Mid-Atlantic Christian School Association
MAESA: Mid-Atlantic Episcopal School Association
MSA: Middle States Association
MSDE: Maryland State Department of Education
NACAC: National Association for College Admission Counseling
NAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children
NAIS: National Association of Independent Schools
NCEA: National Catholic Educational Association
NILD: National Institute of Learning Disabilities
Caroline County:
The Benedictine School
14299 Benedictine Ln.
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2112
www.benschool.org
admissions@benschool.org
Year founded: 1959
Number of Students: 95
Avg. class size: 7
Student/teacher ratio: 4:1
Grades/ages taught: Ages 5–55
Tuition: varies
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE
Wesleyan Christian School
401 Aldersgate Dr.
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2292
www.wcsdenton.com
tammymoldoch@yahoo.com
Year founded: 1981
Number of Students: 208
Avg. class size: 15
Student/teacher ratio: 10:1
Grades/ages taught: PK–12
Tuition: $4,000/year
Religious affiliation: Wesleyan; multi-denominational
Accreditation/Education Associations: ACSI
Talbot County:
Chesapeake Christian School
1009 N Washington St.
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-7600
www.chesapeakechristian.org
office@chesapeakechristian.org
Year founded: 1999
Number of Students: 174
Student/teacher ratio: 20:1
Grades/ages taught: K–12
Tuition: $3,200/year
Religious affiliation: Church of God (Cleveland)
Accreditation/Education Associations: ACSI
Country School
716 Goldsborough St.
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-1935 x130
www.countryschool.org
admissions@countryschool.org
Year founded: 1934
Number of Students: 300
Avg. class size: 17
Student/teacher ratio: 9:1
Grades/ages taught: K–8
Tuition: $9,700–$12,100/year
Religious affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: AIMS, NAIS
Saints Peter and Paul Elementary School
900 High St.
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2251
www.ssppeaston.org/schools
cwebster@ssppeaston.org
Year founded: 1955
Number of Students: 500
Avg. class size: 27
Student/teacher ratio: 15:1
Grades/ages taught: PK–8
Tuition: $4,750/year
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSA
Saints Peter and Paul High School
900 High St.
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2275
www.ssppeaston.org
cpons@ssppeaston.org
Year founded: 1958
Number of Students: 202
Avg. class size: 16
Student/teacher ratio: 8:1
Grades/ages taught: 9–12
Tuition: $7,850/year
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Accreditation/Education Associations: NCEA, MSA
Wye River Upper School
P.O. Box 36
1000 College Cir.
Wye Mills, MD 21679
(410) 827-5822
www.wyeriverupperschool.org
info@wyeriverupperschool.org
Year founded: 2002
Number of Students: 34
Student/teacher ratio: 4:1
Grades/ages taught: 9–12
Tuition: $19,745/year
Religious affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE
Dorchester County:
Cambridge Christian Academy
612 Locust Street
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-1188
www.cambridgechristianacademy.org
cambridgechristianacademy@yahoo.com
Year founded: 2006
Number of Students: 38
Avg. class size: 8
Student/teacher ratio: 8:1
Grades/ages taught: K-4 (each year they will add a grade through the 8th grade)
Tuition: $4,200/year
Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
Accreditation/Education Associations: AMSDE
Countryside Christian School
5333 Austin Rd.
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-0574
www.countrysidechristianschool.org
psutton@countrysidechristianschool.org
Year founded: 1974
Number of Students: 150
Avg. class size: 15
Student/teacher ratio: 15:1
Grades/ages taught: PK4–12
Tuition: $3,000–3,500
Religious affiliation: Church of Christ, Christian
Accreditation/Education Associations: ACSI
Kent County:
Chestertown Christian Academy
401 Morgnec Rd.
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-5855
www.chestertownbaptistchurch.com
Year founded: 1979
Number of Students: 150
Avg. class size: 16
Student/teacher ratio: 16:1
Grades/ages taught: K-12
Tuition: $3,150–$4,620/year
Religious affiliation: Baptist
Education Associations: MACS
Echo Hill Outdoor School
13655 Bloomingneck Rd.
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 348-5880
(410) 348-2444 Fax
www.ehos.org
info@ehos.org
Year founded: 1972
Number of Students: 160 maximum
Avg. class size: 8
Student/teacher ratio: 1:20
Grades/ages taught: All Ages
Tuition: varies
Religious affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: NA
Kent School
6788 Wilkins Lane
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-4100
www.kentschool.org
admissions@kentschool.org
Year founded: 1967
Number of Students: 195
Avg. class size: 18
Student/teacher ratio: 7:1
Grades/ages taught: Ages 3–14
Tuition: $4,565–$11,535/year
Religious affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: AIMS, NAIS, MSDE
Radcliffe Creek School
201 Talbot Blvd.
Chestertown, MD 21620-3000
(410) 778-8150
www.radcliffecreekschool.org
ezierfuss@radcliffecreekschool.org
Year founded: 1996
Number of Students: 101
Average Class size: varies
Student/teacher ratio: 3:1
Grades/ages taught: PK–8
Tuition: varies
Religious affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: AIMS, MSDE
Queen Anne’s County:
Eastern Shore Junior Academy
407 Dudley Corners Rd.
Sudlersville, MD 21668
(410) 505-4074
www.esja.org
llitten@yahoo.com
Year founded: 1955
Number of Students: 57
Avg. class size: 14
Student/teacher ratio: 10:1
Grades/ages taught: PK–10
Tuition: $3,900/year
Religious affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSA, NAPSEC
Gunston Day School
911 Gunston Rd.
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0620
www.gunstondayschool.org
Year founded: 1911
Number of Students: 140
Avg. class size: 7
Student/teacher ratio: 6:1
Grades/ages taught: 9–12
Tuition: $20,700 /year
Religious affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSA, AIMS
Kent Island Christian School
2739 Cox Neck Road
Chester, MD 21619
(410) 643-9203
www.kiumc.org
kics@kiumc.org
Year founded: 2005
Number of Students: 32
Avg. class size: 10
Student/teacher ratio: 1:10
Grades/ages taught: K–7
Tuition: $4,200/year
Religious affiliation: Christian
Accreditation/Education: NA
Lighthouse Christian Academy
510 Thompson Creek Rd
Stevensville, MD 21666
(410) 643-3034
www.lcacademy.org
administrator@lcacademy.org
Year founded: 2001
Number of Students: 70
Avg. class size: 8
Student/teacher ratio: 1:6
Grades/ages taught: K–12
Tuition: $3,850–$6,105/year
Religious affiliation: nondenominational classical Christian
Accreditation/Education Associations: ACCS
Wicomico County:
Faith Baptist School
30505 Dagsboro Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-9516
www.faithbaptist.ws
fbsalisb@dmv.com
Year founded: 1983
Number of Students: 118
Avg. class size: 15
Student/teacher ratio: 15:1
Grades/ages taught: K3–12
Tuition: $3,619
Religious affiliation: Independent Baptist
Accreditation/Education Associations: AACS, MACE
Salisbury Baptist Academy
6413 Hobbs Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 546-4455
www.salisburybaptisttemple.com
Year founded: 1979
Number of Students: 46
Avg. class size: 9
Student/teacher ratio: 9:1
Grades/ages taught: K–12
Tuition: varies
Religious affiliation: Baptist
Accreditation/Education Associations: AACS, MACS
Salisbury Christian School
807 Parker Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 546-0661
www.salisburychristian.org
Year founded: 1966
Number of Students: 630
Avg. class size: 20
Student/teacher ratio: 12:1
Grades/ages taught: PK–12
Tuition: $1,635–$5,499/year
Religious affiliation: Christian
Accreditation/Education Associations: ACSI
The Salisbury School
6279 Hobbs Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-4464
www.thesalisburyschool.org
gacarozza@thesalisburyschool.org
Year founded: 1970
Number of Students: 310
Avg. class size: 25
Student/teacher ratio: 8:1
Grades/ages taught: PK–12
Tuition: $6,000–$13,000/year
Religious affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: AIMS, NAIS
St. Francis De Sales School
500 Camden Ave.
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 749-9907
www.sfos.ws
dbyrd@sfdscs.org
Year founded: 1949
Number of Students: 249
Avg. class size: 30
Student/teacher ratio: 28:1
Grades/ages taught: K–8
Tuition: $4,569 (Parish rate)
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSA, NCEA
Stepping Stones Learning Academy
402 West Main St.
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 341-7668
www.steppingstoneslearningacademy.net
Year founded: 1999
Number of Students: 180
Avg. class size: 15
Student/teacher ratio: 15:1
Grades/ages taught: PK–9
Tuition: varies
Religious affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: MSDE
Wicomico Day School
1315 Old Ocean City Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 546-5451
www.wicomicodayschool.com
wicomicoday@comcast.net
Year founded: 1990
Number of Students: 340
Avg. class size: 15
Student/teacher ratio: 13:1
Grades/ages taught: Ages 6 weeks–14
Tuition: $135–$190/week
Religious affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation: MSDE, CCA
Worcester County:
Seaside Christian Academy
(Formerly Ocean City Christian School)
12637A Ocean Gtwy.
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 213-7595
www.seasidechristianacademy.com
rdavidson@seasidechristianacademy.com
Year founded: 2007
Number of Students: 78
Avg. class size: 11
Student/teacher ratio: 11:1
Grades/ages taught: PK–8
Tuition: $2,275–$4,350/year
Religious affiliation: Interdenominational Christian
Accreditation/Education Associations: NA
Worcester Preparatory School
508 S. Main St.
PO Box 1006
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-3575
www.worcesterprep.org
Year founded: 1970
Number of Students: 600+
Avg. class size: 18 (K–5), 15 (middle, upper)
Student/teacher ratio: 10:1
Grades/ages taught: PK–12
Tuition: $7,200-$10,225/year
Religious affiliation: nonsectarian
Accreditation/Education Associations: NAIS, AIMS, MSA, CES-MSA
Key to Abbreviations
AACS: American Association of Christian Schools
ACCS: Association of Classical and Christian Schools
ACE: Accelerated Christian Education or American Council on Education
AMI: Association Montessori Internationale
AIMS: Association of Maryland Independent Schools
ASCD: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
ASCI: Association of Christian Schools International
CCA: Child Care Administration
CES-MSA: Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools
CSI: Christian Schools International
ELEA: Evangelical Lutheran Education Association
MACE: Maryland Association of Christian Education
MACS: Maryland Association of Christian Schools
MACSA: Mid-Atlantic Christian School Association
MAESA: Mid-Atlantic Episcopal School Association
MSA: Middle States Association
MSDE: Maryland State Department of Education
NACAC: National Association for College Admission Counseling
NAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children
NAIS: National Association of Independent Schools
NCEA: National Catholic Educational Association
NILD: National Institute of Learning Disabilities
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