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Ss Peter & Paul High School
The Country School

Talbot County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 83%.
75% of private schools in Talbot County, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Talbot County Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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
# Students
1,028 Students
143,559 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
114 Teachers
15,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
57%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1147
(Out of 1600)
1221

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,866
$15,978
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,026
$6,978
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$19.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
4,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
6,178 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
33 Students
23,443 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
864 Students
71,756 Students
% White Students
84%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
83 Students
36,090 Students
% of Others Students
8%
25%
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 Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School and The Country 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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