Smithson's Christian School in Preston, MD offers co–ed education for grades 1 through 8 in a rural community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 17 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 3 teachers.
Smithson's Christian School serves families seeking a small rural Maryland private school for elementary and middle grades.
Nearby private schools in Easton and Centreville provide additional PK–12 options within a 15–mile radius of Preston.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Smithson's Christian School?
The application deadline for Smithson's Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Smithson's Christian School is Chesapeake Christian School (7.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Country School (7.1 miles away)
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716 Goldsborough Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-1935
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-1935
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1009 N Washington St
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-7600
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-7600
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
1212 S. Washington Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2275
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2275
7.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School
(Catholic)
900 High Street
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2251
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2251
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
911 Gunston Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0620
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0620
14.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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