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Ss Peter & Paul High School
The Country School

Best Talbot County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,028 students in Talbot County, MD (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,502 public students). 19% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
75% of private schools in Talbot County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Talbot County Private Schools (2026)

The Country School Photo
The Country School
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
716 Goldsborough Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-1935
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Map of Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School
Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
900 High Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2251
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Map of Chesapeake Christian School
Chesapeake Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1009 N Washington St
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-7600
(1)
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Ss Peter & Paul High School Photo
Ss Peter & Paul High School
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
1212 S. Washington Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2275
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Overview

Category
This State (MD)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearTalbot County Total Schools
20254
20244
20233
20223
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20153
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# Students
1,028 Students
143,278 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025257183179
2024257179172
2023289183174
2022218195185
2021260188180
2020260178171
2019274178175
2018269177172
2017268184180
2016268182178
2015278176167
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% Average Students of Color
9%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20259%38%34%
20249%37%34%
20239%38%33%
202211%38%33%
20219%37%32%
20209%37%32%
20199%36%31%
20189%35%31%
201739%37%32%
201639%37%32%
201524%39%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
114 Teachers
14,973 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
202110:110:111:1
202010:110:112:1
201911:19:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201512:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202577%56%55%
202477%56%54%
202384%56%54%
202270%56%54%
202184%56%54%
202084%57%54%
201984%57%53%
201884%56%53%
201777%56%53%
201677%57%52%
201577%56%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025181615
2024181615
2023191615
2022181615
2021191615
2020191615
2019191615
2018191615
2017201615
2016201515
2015201515
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Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025141313
2024131312
2022131211
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Average SAT score
1147
(Out of 1600)
1221

SAT Score Trends (2022-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025114712281233
2024114712231230
2022114712251229
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,866
$16,397

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025$11,866$16,322$15,012
2024$11,866$15,118$13,254
2023$9,050$14,252$12,626
2022$12,615$13,866$12,187
2021$10,071$13,318$11,800
2020$10,071$12,826$11,512
2019$10,071$13,101$11,293
2018$9,621$12,693$11,017
2017$9,621$12,195$10,708
2016$8,265$12,181$10,356
2015$8,092$11,449$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
33%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202533%34%34%
202433%35%34%
202337%34%34%
202233%34%33%
202137%34%33%
202037%32%32%
201937%31%31%
201829%30%30%
201729%30%30%
201629%29%29%
201529%27%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,026
$6,755

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
2025$6,026$6,310$7,073
2024$6,026$6,180$6,930
2023$7,500$6,116$6,469
2022$5,176$5,933$6,289
2021$7,500$5,629$6,055
2020$7,500$5,390$5,921
2019$7,500$5,857$5,795
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Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202585%79%81%
202485%81%85%
202375%82%85%
202275%81%85%
202175%81%85%
202075%80%85%
201975%80%85%
201875%80%85%
201775%81%85%
201675%81%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$71.92 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20250.290.660.65
20240.290.660.65
20230.310.660.65
20220.280.640.64
20210.290.650.64
20200.290.650.64
20190.130.630.63
20180.120.630.63
20170.140.610.61
20160.140.610.61
20150.160.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
27 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20253%5%9%
20243%4%9%
20233%4%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%9%
20203%4%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
33 Students
23,445 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20253%16%7%
20243%17%7%
20233%17%8%
20224%17%7%
20213%17%7%
20203%17%8%
20191%16%7%
20181%17%7%
20171%17%7%
20161%17%7%
20152%18%8%
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# White Students
864 Students
71,762 Students
% White Students
84%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
202584%50%52%
202484%50%52%
202382%51%52%
202284%53%54%
202184%52%54%
202084%53%54%
201994%55%56%
201894%55%56%
201793%57%58%
201693%57%58%
201592%56%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
83 Students
35,769 Students
% of Others Students
8%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearTalbot County AverageMaryland (MD) AverageNational Average
20258%25%26%
20248%25%26%
202310%25%25%
20227%23%25%
20218%23%25%
20208%22%24%
20192%22%24%
20182%22%23%
20173%20%22%
20163%20%22%
20153%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Talbot County, MD?
The top ranked private schools in Talbot County, MD include The Country School and Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Talbot County?
4 private schools are located in Talbot County.
What percentage of students in Talbot County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Talbot County are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Talbot County?
75% of private schools in Talbot County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Talbot County are often viewed compared to one another?

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