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Wicomico Day School

1315 Old Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804

www.wicomicodayschool.com

Wicomico Day School in Salisbury, MD serves 349 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.

The school has a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 with 18 teachers supporting a diverse student body that includes 23% students of color.

Annual tuition is $8,170, offering a nonsectarian private school option in the Salisbury area for families seeking PK–8 education.

Wicomico Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland based on the size of its student body.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 349 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,170
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Wicomico Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

349 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 38%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,170

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Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wicomico Day School cost?

Wicomico Day School's tuition is approximately $8,170 for private students.

What schools are Wicomico Day School often compared to?

Wicomico Day School is often viewed alongside schools like The Salisbury School by visitors of our site.

What is Wicomico Day School's ranking?

Wicomico Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Wicomico Day School?

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

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

When looking for quality care for my son, I quickly drew my sights on Wicomico Day School. I have Always heard nothing but positive comments on the school! Now having experienced myself I can assure you that Wicomico Day School has hands down exceeded my expectations! The quality staff coupled with quality instruction is by far the best you can receive! My son doesn't want to leave school and to my husband and I nothing speaks more volume! The student to staff ratio is one that you aren't going to find any place else! We are completely blessed to have our son enrolled at Wicomico Day School! I only wish it went longer than 8th grade!

- Posted by Parent - tsamp

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 349 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,170
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Maryland is $16,016 for elementary schools and $20,338 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Maryland is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).