The Country School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 297 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,970
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Country School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	The Country School
Pre-K	23
Kind	26
1	25
2	31
3	36
4	23
5	31
6	39
7	31
8	32

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Grade 6 has the most students with 39, the highest count in the school and more than any other grade.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

wide range

Year Founded

1934

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School Motto

We pledge our best, our all.

Student Body

Total Students

297 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

77%

Average Class Size

14 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

polo or oxford shirts and khaki pants, skirts or jumpers

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,970

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Tuition Notes

tuition is all inclusive and has 3 tiers: Prek-$11,890; K-$18,070; Grades 1-8: $20,970

% on Financial Aid

37%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$9,200

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Kristy Nkanza

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballField Hockey

GolfLacrosse

Soccer

School Mascot

Cougars

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Latin ClubRPG Club

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Chorus

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Running ClubVolleyball Club

School Notes

The Country School's mission is to provide an outstanding academic experience for our students. We do so by adhering to some simple, but time-tested and powerful basics: small classes, individual attention, and an appropriate level of challenge for each of our learners all in a warm and nurturing family setting. Our school, while traditional and structured, is also wonderfully innovative, rich, vibrant, and child-centered. Our program provides our students with an outstanding faculty and with a firm grounding in essential academic skills yet also engenders a life-long love of learning.

The Country School is an independent coeducational, PK through 8 school founded in 1934. Located on Maryland`s Eastern Shore, a few blocks from downtown historic Easton, we offer a challenging academic program in a nurturing environment.
298 students for the 2019-2020 school year
Students of color: 20%
Average class size: 14
Student/teacher ratio: 9:1
Faculty holding advanced degrees: 23
Average years of faculty experience: 16
Admissions: rolling
Financial aid available to qualified families
Uniform: polo shirts, khaki pants/shorts/skirts/jumpers
501(c)(3) nonprofit status
Accreditation and memberships: AIMS, NAIS, ESHA, AISAP

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Country School cost?

The Country School's tuition is approximately $20,970 for private students.

What schools are The Country School often compared to?

The Country School is often viewed alongside schools like Chesapeake Christian School, Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of The Country School?

The acceptance rate of The Country School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does The Country School offer?

The Country School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse and Soccer.

What is The Country School's ranking?

The Country School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Country School?

The application deadline for The Country School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Maryland is $16,044 for elementary schools and $20,829 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Maryland is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).