For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 146 students in Dorchester County, MD (there are 13 public schools, serving 4,608 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Dorchester County, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
67% of private schools in Dorchester County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Other).
Private Schools in Dorchester County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Countryside Christian School
(Church of Christ)
5333 Austin Rd
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-0574
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-0574
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Dorchester County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Ridge School Of The Eastern Shore (Closed 2013)
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
821 Fieldcrest Rd
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 901-4328
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 901-4328
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students
Overview
This County (Dorchester County)
This State (MD)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
146 Students
143,378 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
38%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
16 Teachers
14,895 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$16,235
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
359 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,681 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
6,179 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
26 Students
23,452 Students
% Black Students
18%
17%
# White Students
74 Students
71,800 Students
% White Students
51%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
35 Students
35,861 Students
% of Others Students
24%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dorchester County, MD?
2 private schools are located in Dorchester County, MD.
What percentage of students in Dorchester County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Dorchester County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dorchester County?
67% of private schools in Dorchester County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Other).
Which private schools in Dorchester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Dorchester County include: Countryside Christian School vs. Open Bible Academy, Open Bible Academy vs. Countryside Christian School
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