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Dorchester County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 133 students in Dorchester County, MD.
100% of private elementary schools in Dorchester County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Elementary 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 Elementary 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
2 Schools
# Students
133 Students
110,908 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
12,171 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$16,044

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,913 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
18 Students
19,034 Students
% Black Students
14%
17%
# White Students
72 Students
60,991 Students
% White Students
54%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
<1%
# Others Students
34 Students
22,048 Students
% of Others Students
26%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Dorchester County, MD?
2 private elementary schools are located in Dorchester County, MD.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dorchester County?
100% of private elementary schools in Dorchester County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Other).
Which private elementary schools in Dorchester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Dorchester County include: Countryside Christian School vs. Open Bible Academy, Open Bible Academy vs. Countryside Christian School

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