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Dorchester County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Dorchester County (2026-27)

Map of Countryside Christian School
Countryside Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Church of Christ
5333 Austin Rd
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-0574
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Map of Open Bible Academy
Open Bible Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
1619 Race St
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-4488
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Dorchester County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Ridge School Of The Eastern Shore
The Ridge School Of The Eastern Shore
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
821 Fieldcrest Rd
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 901-4328
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Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
146 Students
143,559 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
15,068 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
$15,978

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
26 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
18%
17%
# White Students
74 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
51%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Others Students
35 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
24%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

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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