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Best North East Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 407 students in North East, MD (there are 5 public schools, serving 4,021 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in North East, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in North East, MD is The Tome School.

Top-Ranked North East Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
581 S Maryland Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-2050
Gr: K-12 | 407 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in North East, Maryland

North East, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Elijah School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School (Christian)
245 Old Zion Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-2244
Gr: 8-11 | 2 students

Overview

This Town (North East)
This State (MD)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
407 Students
143,563 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
14,840 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
1228
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,400
$16,211

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
4,689 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
6,189 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
23,479 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
351 Students
71,885 Students
% White Students
85%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
8%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
35,854 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in North East, MD?
The top-ranked private schools in North East, MD is The Tome School.
How many private schools are located in North East?
1 private schools are located in North East.
What percentage of students in North East go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in North East are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).

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