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Chester River Adventist School Top 3 · Highest % Students of Color (MD)
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Kent County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 441 students in Kent County, MD (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,732 public students). 20% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
40% of private schools in Kent County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kent County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Friendship Montessori School
Friendship Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 30 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
25528 Worton Lynch Road
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-5663
(2)
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Chester River Adventist School Photo
Chester River Adventist School
Gr: 1-8 | 5 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
305 N Kent St
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-2193
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Chestertown Christian Academy Photo
Chestertown Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
401 Morgnec Rd
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-5855
(1)
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Kent School Photo
Kent School
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
6788 Wilkins Ln
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-4100
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Radcliffe Creek School Photo
Radcliffe Creek School
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
201 Talbot Blvd
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-8150
(3)
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Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
441 Students
143,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
67 Teachers
15,075 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
57%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,191
$16,194
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,500
$6,990
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$25.71 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
6 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
383 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
83%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
58 Students
36,215 Students
% of Others Students
12%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kent County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Kent County, MD is Friendship Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Kent County?
5 private schools are located in Kent County.
How diverse are private schools in Kent County?
Kent County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Kent County go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Kent County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kent County?
40% of private schools in Kent County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Kent County are often viewed compared to one another?

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